Parts of the North Island are waking up to a wet weekend and it's set to last for a while.

Police have closed an inner-city intersection after a pedestrian was hit this morning.

COMMENT: This discussion deserves respect and patience - far better than it got.

Miller Patane was the unexpected recipient of a newlywed couple's kindness.

Mt Smart has been transformed into an extreme sports playground with tonnes of dirt.

Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?

My Santa refuses to cast women as the big man in red, and Farmers is cutting ties with it.

Teenager accused of attempted murder over central Auckland stabbing.

New plan for central Auckland: car-free and "a place to go to not a place to go through".

Woman still in a critical condition following the incident earlier today.

Police have confirmed they are attending an incident at Anzac Ave.

Japanese motocross rider Taka Higashino is the first person to have driven the Sky Walk.

Police hunt for men who attacked two others with knives outside a Ponsonby bar.

Zac Franich plans to share story of his mental health struggles in hope of helping others.

A bold move and a handmade ring made for the perfect proposal for Grace and Dave.

The fire has been extinguished and crews are monitoring the area.

"They looked like they were professionals... so they should know better."

Year 5 pupil Hanna Blackburn said the bench showed the school was a kind place to be.

"This volcano is like the elephant in the room - I mean it's so big you can't see it."

Kiwi companies have stepped in to help keep Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade going.

Emergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.

Swastika removed after causing offence to Holocaust remembrance group.

The New Zealand filmmaker and activist will be sentenced on drugs charges.

The New Zealand People's Party general secretary will be sentenced next year.

Motorists on the Southern Motorway are facing delays after an early morning crash.

Comment: Lime has been given permission to mine our streets for cash for nothing.

Michelle Simpson usually only leaves the house with a family member or caregiver.

Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.

Police are investigating the death of a man in Manurewa

COMMENT: PwC director out of sync with wider views on Auckland's volcanic cone viewshafts.