A report of a person with a firearm in Takapuna was made to police shortly before midday.

A total of 16 firefighters are at the scene in Auckland's Mt Wellington.

Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.

The giant sculpture is much loved by locals, but is leaving some people in tears.

Pre-paid parking passes and even a checkpoint are mooted to handle the large crowds.

Motorists are being told to consider using different routes or leaving later than planned.

Only 2 per cent of winners don't claim their prizes, so it's likely they'll come forward.

The serious crash unit and WorkSafe have been notified of the incident.

The person who collected the girl from the path didn't even thank her rescuer.

Classic cars, supercars, campervans and former Bond cars cracked the top 10.

Four of the top 10 longest overdue books over the past five years were vehicle-related.

Public toilets need to be kept open longer to stop people resorting to other means.

Congestion eases but expect delays, says the NZ Transport Agency.

Pak'nSave Manukau staff are working in-store at least 22 hours per day, sheesh!

Auckland District Court judge's death referred to the Coroner.

The 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.

It comes amid reminders smoke could impact breathing for those with respiratory conditions

25 free live events are taking place across Auckland parks this summer.

Five fire trucks and up to 25 firefighters were called to the Awa St blaze this morning.

Kiwis donate almost $6000 to show that "New Zealand is better than this".

"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."

Ike, the patriarch of Wellington Dog Section, died on Monday in his 13th year.

The flight came to a juddering halt as it was about to take off ... twice in two days.

People with respiratory illnesses have been warned to keep alert of their surroundings.