A helicopter which went down in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour was the first of its kind and was due to feature in a helicopter expo in Russia in a few days.

Prime Minister John Key has offered "an unreserved apology'' to any Wellingtonian offended by his comment that the capital city was "dying".

Police have appealed against the discharge given to the mother who left her children in a SkyCity Casino carpark while she and her partner gambled for two hours.

A male cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car in Auckland's Herne Bay this morning.

Donna McIntyre and kids glide across the ice at Mission Bay.

Dave Watson tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Mt Eden - and asks not just what his community can do for him, but what he can do for it.

So, you think your child's funny? Danielle Wright talks to the kids comedy industry to find out how you can encourage your children to make people, other than their mum and dad, laugh.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has been a key player in withdrawing - and reinstating - funding for the two historic trams in Wynyard Quarter, official papers show.

Should we protect the views, writes Brian Rudman, or slip in a few apartments as some act of reconciliation. Is it any wonder the majority of councillors have doubts.

Auckland's economy grew by 2.8 per cent last year, ahead of its 10-year average and powered by finance, professional services and

UPDATED Police are still searching for a car involved in a hit and run that has left a teenage boy in an Auckland hospital overnight.

Auckland people are being warned to allow extra travel time around the city today because of big sporting events.

With more than 50,000 people living in Auckland's CBD, it's no longer just the retailers and the businesses being inconvenienced, writes Brian Rudman.

Queen Street turned into a Golden mile today for athletes to test out their best times and the best outfits for the race.

Ali McIntosh is surrounded by beautiful objects at home and at work.

As they did on the afternoon of March 17, tens of thousands of Aucklanders take to Facebook and Twitter to express their amazement that their seemingly quake-free city has had a rumble.

In the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.