It comes after a string of struggles, including spinal stroke and cancer.

Auckland is falling behind other similar cities and needs to “shift gear” or it will not prosper. Video / Jason Oxenham

OPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.

A Sean O'Sullivan drop goal was the difference in a thrilling contest.

It's been five years since the defendant murdered Tulua. He still can't be named.

Last night's win equalled the biggest single-winner in Lotto history in New Zealand.

OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.

The park has been allocated $119 million.

Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Two buses were involved in the collision.

All three defendants have now pleaded guilty, but only one for manslaughter.

The injured man tried to confront armed robbers.

Police are trying to "piece together" what happened before person reached hospital.

What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?

Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.

A former ICU nurse has given plasma more than 300 times in New Zealand.

Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.

Multiple flights were forced to circle around east Auckland before returning back home.

'It’s an alternative to alcohol ... we want to show cannabis should be equally accepted.'

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.

Cops also seized assets allegedly bought with ill-gotten gains, including two houses.

Girl now fears she's going to be stolen away from her mum.

This morning the jury visited the Remuera home where Pauline Hanna died.

August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.

The attack left an open wound on the boy's face, exposing muscle and tissue.

The world’s worst marine pest is 'the greatest threat facing our marine ecosystem.'

Yesterday the jury heard a covert recording of Hanna.