She belies the conceit that readers only want primary characters who are likeable.

Auckland Zoo has been given the go-ahead to a $13m proposal to bring in a herd of up to 10 Asian elephants, and expand into Western Springs park.

John Banks admits he could lose the Super City mayoralty unless Auckland City and North Shore voters back him in big numbers.

How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.