Mayor calls for probe after paper reports board appointments.

More security staff and higher police visibility are among changes to be made at Eden Park when the it next holds a major event.

The first results from a study of 7000 Auckland and Waikato babies shows that 11 per cent of women smoke throughout their pregnancies.

The second annual Hackman Theatre Awards were given out in Auckland last night, and while some accuse the theatre world of taking itself too seriously, these awards couldn't take themselves any less seriously.

Anger among commuters trapped on a train crowded with U2 fans, rather than random idiocy, is being blamed for disrupted rail services to the first of the Irish band's two Mt Smart concerts.

It's a grand day for kids of all ages - downtown Auckland's annual Santa parade is underway.

An estimated 300,000 people gathered to watch the Santa parade on Queen Street in central Auckland on Sunday.

New to the block is award-winning David Huang's third Espresso Workshop, following the success of his cafes in St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, and Owens Rd, Epsom.

Jay-Z and Beyonce made the most of a beautiful day in Auckland yesterday.

The other night at Starship Hospital a total stranger didn't quite give me the shirt off his back - but it was close.

Choosing a hotel restaurant as a dining venue can pay off.

Gareth Thomas (ex Goodshirt) cobbled together a local supergroup for the release of Lady Alien at the Kings Arms on Thursday night.

Supporting him was Andrew Keoghan and Katie Scott & The Miss T's

The love of creating textile magic was instilled in Yoke Helwes Martens by her mother and now she is putting on an exhibition filled with the influences of her past and present.

Photos from the first of two concerts at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium, Thursday November 25th 2010.