Masked duo red-faced over prank
The masked pair that spooked a young film crew in an Auckland park say they had no idea their lunchtime prank had sparked an armed police call out.
The masked pair that spooked a young film crew in an Auckland park say they had no idea their lunchtime prank had sparked an armed police call out.
Auckland's booming property market is running out of student accommodation. At one inner-city property this week, up to 150 desperate renters queued up at an open home.
Auckland mayor is struggling to put together a budget that will accommodate his magnificent obsession, the $2.5b underground City Rail Link, Brian Rudman writes.
A new special housing area for up to 90 apartments is approved - but the tenants will potentially have to tolerate years of a quarry being filled up at their back door.
A man has died after being hit by a train in Auckland. Auckland City police, fire and ambulance services filmed at the scene of a train versus pedestrian fatal crash in Morningside Drive. The incident occurred at a barrier controlled road, rail and pedestrian crossing.
An agent who failed to make sure potential buyers were aware a property had tested positive for methamphetamine has been found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.
Chefs create culinary magic in the best debut since Orphans Kitchen opened.
The spirit of Auckland is alive around the Waitemata, finds Sarah Ell.
The weather came to the party yesterday as three days of celebrations to commemorate the City of Sails' 175th anniversary kicked off in glorious sunshine and temperatures in the high 20s.
Auckland celebrates its 175th anniversary this weekend. The city is alive with festivals, sporting events and outdoor attractions. Here's our guide.
Catherine Smith checks out Auckland Council's and ASB's 175th birthday gift to us.
Emergency services were called to Judges Bay in Parnell where a person has died.
More than 640 drivers were stung with fines during a 24-hour, 84-checkpoint police road safety blitz in central Auckland yesterday.
Police are still trying to find two people who may be linked to a central Auckland home invasion that left a woman with life-threatening injuries early last month.
Residents will next month begin moving in to the new $250 million high-rise SugarTree apartment development between Nelson St and Union St.
The Warriors are embracing the pressure that comes with being the only home team competing in the NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park next month.
A car smashed through a fence into a suburban house early this morning.
Apart from Euro, Apero is the only wine bar we've tried that takes the food side of the experience seriously.
"We gave him a clean-up and he gave us some cuddles." A cat's cry for help prompted a two-day rescue op involving firefighters, the SPCA and drain specialists.
A so-called "roof-topper" has given an insight into a community of young Aucklanders who see gaining illegal access to the city's highest buildings as a passion akin to rugby.
The jury in the assault trial of Blues rugby player George Moala has found him guilty on one charge.
Auckland's oldest bank nearly fell prey to the Government's economic plans in 1870, potentially curtailing the role it would play in the rise of Auckland commerce and community.
The defence lawyer for George Moala's brother says a nightclub fight was caused by "oafish" drunks trying to bait the rugby star.
The girlfriend of an Auckland rugby star said he was trying to protect her when he got involved in a fracas that led to him being charged by police.
A video of a man riding a trolley down Auckland's Queen Street while being followed by police has been viewed more than 3.25 million times on Facebook.
Property owners say they can't be held responsible for a death-defying fad like the one where three youths took selfies off the roof of an Auckland building.
The man allegedly attacked by an Auckland rugby star has told the court about the moment he regained consciousness with blood "spraying" from his neck.
Disbelieving Auckland office workers watched as youths risked life and limb taking selfies on the edge of an 18-storey building yesterday.
SkyCity's convention centre proposal has hit fresh turbulence as several high-profile former supporters declined to back the use of public funds to meet cost overruns.
SkyCity often talks up its regional operations, but the beating heart of its business is centred in Auckland where its flagship property generates two-thirds of the company's earnings.