It's time for take-off.

Joan Fanshawe's war-time role was to move aircraft markers around the operations table.

The truck has since been cleared from the road but delays are expected.

Man seriously injured after causing a boat explosion near Auckland.

Adrienne Young Cooper sees her role as turning Auckland into the most liveable city.

Aucklanders generate an average 10 per cent more waste over the Christmas holiday period.

Take a dip in Kelly Tarlton's shark diving cage.

Do look down! Eighty plus jumps off the Sky Tower helped Danyon Paniora conquer her fears.

Auckland Transport will relocate Quay Street's underground services during the closure.

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.

"Nothing like a bit of drama to start retirement," patient tells

Victory for the Black Ferns as Auckland set to host 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup.

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."

At year's end, Auckland's still having fun and putting up with foolishness.

There have been over 600 complaints about Viagogo in the past five years.

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.