Judges - and juries - make difficult decisions in a world that is far from black and white.

Newmarket School will get a four-storey high classroom block to cater for its growing roll as part of an $8.7 million redevelopment of the site.

The proposed sale of Queen Elizabeth Square by Auckland Council is being challenged by the Auckland Architectural Association in the Environment Court.

Auckland's Canada Street Bridge, part of the LightPathAKL pedestrian/cycleway, has won an architecture award.

The Crown has finished calling evidence against a teenager accused of stabbing to death a budding rugby league star.

A "tidal wave" of tech revolution is coming and professionals need to upskill, says the woman behind Tech Futures Lab.

Two men who watched a fight that left a budding rugby league star dead say the victim was backing away from the brawl with his hands up.

Teenager upset and crying after partygoer stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle.

A woman who alleges a premier rugby player raped her while she slept was brought to tears under cross examination in court today.

If you plan to park in Auckland central for an extended time today, you might want to avoid leaving your car on the street.

Police are still searching for a man thought to have entered a Blockhouse Bay home with a gun under his shirt.

An earlier breakdown on the Auckland Harbour Bridge is causing traffic delays early this evening.

Grey Lynn business owner became 'very angry' when a man changed lanes in front of him.

More than 200 tickets were handed out to Auckland drivers today as a part of a police sting aimed at reducing dangerous driving.

A vandalised, abandoned $6 million-plus Auckland mansion nicknamed "Circus McGurkus" is coming down.

Intimidation and robberies believed to be committed by window washers in a central Auckland suburb are being investigated by police.

A puppy found abandoned in a rubbish bin in central Auckland has been put down today.

Auckland Council officers are being accused of getting politically involved in the Unitary Plan process

Knitted seat covers and flowers adorn Auckland's Victoria St West as part of a scheme to beautify the city for pedestrians.

St Cuthbert's College has a new principal.

A disabled girl and her mun became trapped in flood water during a torrential downpour that saw more than 100 calls to emergency services in the three hours to 4pm today.

Ports of Auckland could be moved to a new "super port" in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames at a cost of $4 billion to $5.5 billion.

Where does the best ramen in Auckland? The Viva team pick their favourites.

Some of the planned projects were badly located, too expensive or not what the market wanted.

A one year old is being rushed to Starship hospital in a critical condition.

A SkyCity worker has admitted stealing more than $45,000 of casino chips from his former employer.

Sources say a long-awaited report into the future of Ports of Auckland is recommending a 25m extension into Waitemata Harbour.

The central suburbs are getting a new Blue Link bus but the majority of services in East Auckland will soon end in Panmure so commuters can transfer to a train.

Auckland Transport aims to transform Auckland into a cycle-friendly city like Paris or London.