Auckland commuters can groan in agreement with a report that reveals the city has the worst travel times and reliability in Australia and New Zealand.

Traffic is free flowing for holiday-goers on the motorway heading back into Auckland - and we'll keep you posted throughout the evening.

A Waiheke resident snapped pictures of the longest queue for the ferry she's seen in 38 years, and feels others should be warned of the chaos.

A man has reportedly carried out an indecent act in broad daylight in a central Auckland suburb this afternoon.

Police are hunting Jayden Mills and are appealing to the public for help.

Auckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.

Corazon Miller talks to three generations of one family who all own property in Supercity about why they chose to buy and the sacrifices they made.

The rare birth of twin giraffes at Auckland Zoo came with a bittersweet blow after one calf had to be put down.

The thieves who broke into Gun City and stole BB guns and air rifles probably wanted firearms, the chain's owner says.

BB guns were stolen during a burglary at Gun City in Penrose just after midnight.

A luxury penthouse that once played host to America's Next Top Model has changed hands for $7 million more than two years after being listed for sale.

Auckland's Sky Tower is ready to blast into 2017 in style.

Firefighters responding to reports of smoke at a multi-storey building are using thermal imaging cameras to find the source.

The festive season can be a wasteful time of year. Why not start 2017 with a resolution to use more and chuck away less fresh food.

Queenstown and Wanaka are expected to be the hottest.

There's no paws for Santa Claws as Auckland's cat cafe opens its doors for Christmas.

An Auckland trucking company owner dumped truckloads of the "smelliest" dirt he could find outside a cafe over an alleged $30,000 debt.

A woman is in hospital after a car hit a tree last night.

Nikki Kaye has been confirmed as National's candidate in the Auckland Central electorate for next year's general election.

A woman has been fined $10k and ordered to pay $5k for emotional harm to five overworked and underpaid migrant workers at her sushi restaurants.

The Green Party are to contest the Mt Albert byelection, with a candidate to be selected in the New Year.

WATCH: Unitec preschool kids bring donations and some much-needed cheer to the Auckland City Mission.

What would you do if you found $10,000 in a bag on the side of the road?

The family of a woman killed while walking outside an Auckland garden centre will go ahead with Christmas despite the pain of their loss.

A pregnant Auckland woman is set to become the first Kiwi to have in-utero surgery to reduce the severity of spina bifida in her child.

Dozens of people went topless to beaches in Auckland and Wellington yesterday.

A small faction of people, some wearing 'Make America Great Again caps, ended up clashing with the Syrian Solidarity NZ group.

Ateed chairman David McConnell outlines the vision and the process behind the development of the Auckland Story.

Four businesses caught in the disruption of building Auckland's new underground railway have asked for compensation.

Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.