An Auckland family's home has flooded up to 12 times in seven years despite it being a no flood risk area according to council plans.

Auckland Mayor planning shake-up of council functions, including water and stormwater, which have been in the spotlight following last week's downpours.

A young Auckland woman's tragic death saved six lives on her 20th birthday.

National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

Auckland is expected to deliver the most jobs in New Zealand over the coming years.

Man flown to hospital after slipping on wet floor and putting his hand through a pane of glass.

The man charged in connection with an attack on a young woman in a Riverhead quarry can now be identified.

The EQC said people affected by last week's storms have three months to lodge a claim.

The body of a man has been found in central Auckland this morning.

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.

Staff at an Auckland homeware store arrived to smashed glass, strewn pink batts and an enormous shop front sign smashed into the road this morning.

Alarm may have been activated following wild weather.

A car has gone over a bank in Auckland's Cornwall Park, coming to rest against a tree.

Nick Smith weighs in on Auckland boarding house.

Brave KFC worker Jeanene Dickman was determined not to let anyone down at work, despite flooding

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a harbourside facility is a likely better choice than rebuilding Eden Park.

Auckland’s famous White Lady burger caravan is set to get a new neighbour with a major building project planned for a site near its base in Commerce St in the CBD. Tristram Clayton is joined by Anne Gibson to discuss what this building will mean for Auckland residents.

A top Auckland boys' school is tackling sticky topics in a healthy relationships programme.

About 16,000 athletes from 100 countries will be visiting our shores for the games, with an average income of over US $100,000 (NZD$145,000).

Part of Waterloo Quadrant is blocked to traffic.

The truck driver who ploughed into a motorway overpass, bringing Auckland to a standstill has been sentenced.

WATCH: A new online food delivery service launches this morning - We did a test run, check out how it works.

Several roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.

National has announced its candidate for the central Auckland electorate of Maungakiekie.

Auckland's signature pink Lightpath downtown will be re-opened tomorrow morning after getting a fresh coat of paint. The Lightpath

Andrew Little says his new deputy was was elected to the position with unanimous caucus support.

Crash near tunnel leaves traffic banked up on Southern Motorway.

A fire breaks out as a van smashes into a building in central Auckland.