Bus users in Auckland will soon be able to take advantage of a new smartcard for public transport.

Construction continues on the Auckland Art Gallery extension and renovation project in the Central City.

Armed police acting on inaccurate information from an anonymous tipster have been called off patrol in Auckland central.

Inkinen hits early heights with uplifting Lilburn fanfare

Armed with scissors and brushes, the country's top hair stylists battled it out at the Colour Trophy Awards in Auckland on Saturday night.

Hugh Sundae finds the eviction of a favourite has rekindled the drama.

Sue Maloney works in teacher professional development in Henderson; her husband Julian owns the very cool Maloney's Barber shop in Victoria St in the CBD. They tell Alexia Santamaria why living in Avondale has worked out perfectly for them.

We're increasingly thinking outside the square when it comes to fresh produce, writes Estelle Sarney.

This long-held property has guarded its charms.

This spacious home has an intriguing past.

For a breather from the city, explore the pockets of bush and wetland nestled in suburbia.

Kiwi singer Don McGlashan has three broken ribs, a broken collarbone and a punctured lung after crashing into a car door that opened in front of him as he was cycling to his Auckland home.

An Auckland family is taking a relaxed attitude to home improvements, creating a colourful paradise.

The décor might not score high on style but the attention to detail on the menu does.

Property developer David Henderson averted bankruptcy this morning to allow him and his creditors time to discuss another proposal that could stop Inland Revenue's application.