About 12,000 people flocked to the Boxing Day Races at Ellerslie Racecourse.

Auckland Zoo welcomed the new addition in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.

Police were called to reports of disorder at an address in Papatoetoe this morning.

Fire and Emergency has increased its response effort to deal with the blaze.

Teen Frazer Tavener shares the thrill of high and spring board diving.

'Just by walking in you'll feel cared for and loved and that's what it's all about.'

Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

300kg of ham, a half tonne of spud and kumara and 380 litres of ice cream will be served.

Holidaymakers are causing congestion on roads and wild weather is set to hit.

Collision leaves e-scooter rider with painful injuries.

Workers on Queen St shops report routine abuse, assault and even public defecation.

Braunias presents his annual guide to the 20 most startling and glorious bits and pieces.

Mr X has enjoyed name suppression since late 2016 - he will now have it for life.

Moa has bought into a restaurant and bar business for $13 million.

The police Eagle helicopter will move from its base in Mechanics Bay in mid 2019.

The bird had been having a flying lesson when it flew the coop.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained."

Monika Kelly was operating an illegal prostitution service using the 14-year-old girl.

Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.

A Lime rider with no helmet has taken on one of New Zealand's busiest intersections.

Christmas is the busiest shopping period of year.

Three men are accused of stealing capital from two firms which owed investors $17m.

Sylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.

Go-to video rentals store to close after 36 years in Dominion Rd, Auckland

The business case for a five-year trial has been approved.

The woman who was stabbed is recovering from her injuries.

Christmas drinkers offered free rides home after end of year, after work gatherings.

Receivers were appointed this morning.