'Concrete jungle' could be transformed into open plaza with views of harbour.

Raids on "tinnie" houses in South Auckland have resulted in dozens of arrests and the seizure of cannabis, P and cash.

Auckland Transport has spent almost $2 million on a Rugby World Cup facility it hopes it won't have to use during the tournament.

Oh what joy for the last show of the first day to be held in the beautiful St Mathew-in-the-City.

Juliette Hogan's collection felt grown up with a wonderful easy edge.

Wellington designer Laurie Foon knows her market and for winter 2012 she continues to live up to her dedicated followers' expectations.

Designer Adrian Hailwood's autumn/winter collection drew one of the biggest crowds of the day.

Hailwood's brief was grown-up glamour and simplicity, with a feeling of matadors and old Spain.

COOP is a new label to come from the Trelise Cooper workroom, although Cooper is not the designer.

For someone in only her fifth season, Ingrid Starnes is incredibly assured.

Skycity's plans to expand its gambling operations may not impress all-comers, but what they are doing for Auckland diners certainly impresses me.

The event's managing director Pieter Stewart says Fashion Week needs more local and central government support to continue.

Photos from the Twentysevennames show and installation at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Salasai show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Juliette Hogan show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Annah Stretton show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Starfish show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Blak Luxe show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the COOP show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2011.

Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

The close knit family behind local label Sabatini kicked off NZ Fashion Week celebrations this morning with champagne and canapés at the Hilton's Bellini bar.

Photos from the Ingrid Starnes show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Sabatini show at the Hilton's Bellini Bar.

This year's Auckland Home Show opens on Wednesday with new attractions and a focus that suits the times - renovation.