Police are investigating an "incident" at a North Shore primary school involving a young pupil.

Major repair costs were not revealed to councillors before the purchase of the ASB Tower for a new council headquarters, says councillor Chris Darby.

The man responsible for leaving yoghurt lids on the window of an Auckland art supplies store is making his sticky presence known a bit further afield.

Police officers stood at the door of Auckland's Heritage Hotel last night, as about 80 protesters played music and chanted outside the venue.

The cost of cladding repairs at Auckland Council's Albert St headquarters has blown out from $4 million to an estimated $31m, according to a report.

Central Auckland is facing years of chaos as several huge building projects get under way to advance the city's international aspirations.

Caged Chicken Farms - and Auckland's skyline.

A building housing a downtown Auckland gym has been evacuated after smoke was spotted on one floor, and was smelled on another.

Barry Algie, 73, died after he was trapped between two vehicles at his home.

Police are investigating after a car hit a pedestrian in central Auckland early this morning.

Auckland Transport tweeted a recovery operation was now in progress after an earlier emergency services incident at Middlemore.

Commuters stuck in Auckland's rail system yesterday may find it hard to believe but the public transport network is generally reliable and punctual.

A stalled train between Newmarket and Britomart stations caused huge delays on Auckland's rail system this morning.

Following the rolling brawl in Auckland's Britomart club-lands, heavyweights from the police and Auckland Council squared off over who was to blame, writes Brian Rudman.

Planning for a new Auckland downtown stadium could begin in the next month.

Grant McLachlan and John Tookey differ in opinion when it comes to stadiumgate.

An informed discussion could lead to a position where the city felt confident to make the call whether it really wants - and actually needs - a stadium.

Sport and Recreation Minister wary of push for new stadium on Auckland's waterfront.

A new football stadium in downtown Auckland is back in play, a decade after the city's politicians and rugby establishment said no to a stadium on the waterfront.

The majority of Ponsonby has been without power for more than an hour, according to Vector.

Power was cut to thousands of central Auckland residences last night, with 88 customers having to wait until 4am this morning to get their electricity restored.

The 3-metre wide cycleway will be a mixture of two-way cycle lanes and a shared path.

France's Compagnie Carabosse has transformed an under-utilised part of the domain - aptly incorporating the Three Witches statue - into an otherworldly fire garden.

Bitter divisions over housing density in Auckland could be referred to an independent group to find a lasting solution.

Delays of 30 minutes or more are becoming frequent, partly due to roadworks in the central city.

Auckland is expected to descend into chaos on Friday as drivers on 70 per cent of the city's bus services strike.

Surging inner city apartment sales have seen Auckland Central crowned the city's hottest suburb with its median sales price doubling in last 18 months.

A Trade Me listing to rent the bottom tier of a bunk-bed in a prime Auckland location has been removed.

A young fan of the Lamborghini that was yesterday damaged on High St wants the owner to have a photo of him after a chance meeting with the car late last year.

Future Chinese New Year celebrations in Auckland may include dragon parades and firecrackers, and could go on for two weeks.