The median price for an Auckland house is $475,500 and the region is tipped to buck the national trend with steadily increasing prices.

As a frontline cop lay on the ground taking blow after blow to his head, unable to fight back during a vicious attack by a burglary suspect, he didn't think he would survive.

Pleasant by name and by nature, this historically significant villa is a home to be treasured.

MooChowChow brings modern Asian to Auckland.

Budding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.

Whether they are called tapas, mezze, dim sum or small plates, their growing popularity seems unstoppable.

The Prime Minister has been accused of inappropriately "commandeering" the air force to get to photo opportunities and exclusive events after using an Air Force Iroquois to get to the V8s in Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Bruno Mars' enamoured young crowd sings his lyrics right back at him, but none with more conviction than "I think I wanna marry you".

Singer songwriter Caitlin Smith has lived in Grafton for 10 years. She appears on Sunday nights at DeBretts in the city, and is performing in the Waiheke Jazz Festival over Easter. She tells Catherine Smith why she loves her suburb.

Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.

A 14-month-old girl has died at the hands of her mother, who was seeking help for substance abuse.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

The open-plan interior of this European-style home lends a flow to family life, while smart technology and eco-friendly touches make for efficient living.

An award-winning pizzeria in One Tree Hill is worth travelling to, writes Nici Wickes.