A pedestrian who was believed to have sustained head injuries after being hit by a car in Avondale last week has been identified, police say.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has stepped up a war of words with Ports of Auckland, accusing port bosses of keeping the council in the dark about two huge wharf extensions.

A woman hit so hard by a car she smashed the windscreen and dented its bonnet is sought by police, who hold grave concerns for her safety.

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Auckland last weekend in an incident that may have left the victim with head wounds.

Catherine Smith was 25 when she bought her first home in 1982 - a three-bedroom bay-fronted Ponsonby villa for $55,000.

An Auckland couple paid just $125,000 for a $1.57 million four-bedroom Grammar zone character Greenlane house yesterday.

Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of commuters.

Auckland Council has formally asked Ports of Auckland to halt construction of two massive wharf extensions.

A $9.1 million winning Lotto ticket which was sold in Northcote remains unclaimed this morning.

Here are five of the best family-friendly cafes praised by our parent pals.

Increased public transport services are planned to cater for cricket fans heading to the Takutai Square fanzone in downtown Auckland tomorrow.

Top property experts lead fight against council’s Unitary Plan proposal.

Urban Auckland has taken the first legal steps to stop Ports of Auckland beginning construction on two massive wharf extensions next month.

Auckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.

What matchup: A surging South African team who dealt to Sri Lanka with disdain and a New Zealand side playing an aggressive style to dominate their opposition, writes Mark Greatbatch.

A successful first-date location allows you to see if there’s a spark with someone, in a casual setting with flattering light.

Elisabeth Easther seeks out some shade in the heart of Mt Eden.

A stevedore who broke both legs in a fall while unloading a container ship in January will receive $25,000 in reparation from Ports of Auckland.

Auckland's Sky Tower will glow green tonight in celebration of St Patrick's Day.

There’s no doubt St Patrick’s Day is great craic. To get into the spirit, we bring you five of the best places to get amongst the festivities.

Silo Theatre brings flair to the stage adaptation of a delightful modern fable by Dutch writer Guus Kuijer.

SkyCity's plans to build a new five-star hotel in Auckland could see it capture $20m in additional revenues from visitors to the controversial NZ International Convention Centre.

Warning: Graphic images. Victim's right ear was almost severed during fight with another woman at bar in Auckland.

It's valued at more than $1.5 million and situated in the sought-after Grammar zone - and it could be all yours for just $1. But there's a catch.

Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway has been cleared following a five-car crash earlier this morning.

The High Court has quashed a businessman's $40 fine for stopping in a loading zone to deliver files to his office.

Construction of Ponsonby's new $220 million Vinegar Lane and Cider Building projects is well under way.

A man charged with dangerous driving following a dramatic crash on the Auckland motorway earlier this year has failed to appear in court today.