Few Aucklanders have ever heard of the 11km-long Oakley Creek, yet it runs from Hillsborough, through Mt Roskill, Mt Albert and finally Waterview.

The stars have turned out for Rugby World Cup's semifinal double-header weekend.

Shayne Cox is a winemaker who lives with his partner Kate Frances in Henderson Valley. Kate works at the historic Lopdell House Art Gallery in Titirangi and also helps with the business.

Sarah Lawrence has a blast with her son on an high octane, laugh-filled ride across the harbour in a jet boat.

Three men appeared in court yesterday charged with assault after a man was killed during a fight in Mt Roskill in the early hours of the morning.

Danielle Wright finds the art and culture off the rugby field almost as exciting as the big matches on them.

A slice of Sydney sophistication in downtown Auckland.

Attention to detail is not spared with a short but well-organised menu.

The economy may be fragile but architecture has rarely been healthier, say judges.

Satya has expanded - there are branches in Great North Rd and K Rd - and the new branch follows the established recipe.

We came here because it was time for a catch-up and we'd heard Five Loaves was good.

Today, we're in search of a secret beach up the hill into Glendowie.

Ema Tavola tells Rebecca Kamm why the suburb of Otara is her home away from home.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between England and France at Eden Park in Auckland.