A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in East Auckland yesterday after colliding with a vehicle and being flipped into the path of another rider.

An early childhood teacher who forged her qualifications is in prison awaiting sentence and has had her name removed from the New Zealand Teachers Council Register.

Angry parents in a small coastal town claim changes to a school bus route will put children's lives at risk.

These historic spots on the city's fringe will take you back in time.

Clevedon has plenty to offer those who want a break from the city, writes Dionne Christian.

A coastal road south of Auckland has Cate Foster in a flap.

Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.

A property that pays its way has kept one couple happy for over a decade.

This meticulously renovated 1876 pub attracts the crowds - some arriving by boat to tie up at the jetty.

Nestled in verdant farmland, this home wears its past well.

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Cheese, yoghurt, icecream ... nature's white gold is a star in the kitchen.

We're a nation of people who love our food and dining out — but do restaurateurs love us? Dionne Christian runs the rule over our eating habits.

Relaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

We came here because we were staying in nearby Maraetai Beach and a friend's mother had recommended this rural cafe.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday.

Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.

One of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.