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.

Bronwyn Sell goes behind the scenes of the biggest public event on Auckland's calendar, the Farmers' Santa Parade.

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

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.

U2 last night paid tribute to the victims of the Pike River mine disaster. Scott Kara was there

Even the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be

We came here because it was a beautiful day for relaxing in the sun, contemplating Rangitoto from afar.

Jo Eddington's Parnell home reflects her love of clean design.