An Auckland home compulsorily acquired by taxpayers under the Public Works Act was sold back to the original owners, then 'flipped' twice for an additional $475k.

Emergency services were busy in Auckland on Thursday night after a three car collision in Epsom and another car crashing through eight fences in New Lynn.

Two men arrested after alert neighbour sees "dodgy-looking" men high-jumping her neighbour's fence.

If you have ever dreamed of living luxe life in Auckland overlooking beautiful parks, sea views and skyline, a penthouse in Epsom may just be the ticket.

More than 200 tickets were handed out to Auckland drivers today as a part of a police sting aimed at reducing dangerous driving.

School zoning was a subject once close to the heart of public education. Now it serves a vested interest of a different sort.

A brick and tile unit has sold for more than $1 million - a new benchmark, according to a realtor.

WATCH: Two teenagers who killed a man in an Auckland motel after pretending they were interested in his sexual advances will spend at least a decade behind bars.

A grand historic mansion built in the 1860s and moved to its Epsom location by horse and cart is on the market.

An old villa with rotting floorboards and a rusty roof is now one of the best on the block after an extensive and expensive restoration.

The carefully refurbished features of this historic villa only add to its appeal, writes Robyn Welsh

Two men will appear in court today charged in connection with trying to rip off Auckland residents.

Police have confirmed that a man attacked at an Auckland motel died of head injuries.

Family of man who died in hospital after attack Auckland motel say they are shocked as post-mortem examination to uncover exact cause of fatal injuries.

Police have named the victim who died in hospital after suffering injuries at a motel in Epsom yesterday, but are still hunting two men over the death.

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died at Auckland City Hospital this afternoon.

A woman having trouble getting pregnant discovered a surgeon had inserted a contraceptive device in her without her consent.

Labour's finance spokesman David Parker this morning jibed that Act-held Epsom should be used to trial that party's policy of abolishing the Resource Management Act.

Luxurious holidays in the south of France or Rarotonga and an internship in New York are among the prizes on offer at an extravagant school fundraiser.

United Future leader Peter Dunne is confident his "flexi-super" proposal would be advanced in any third term National Government without compromising John Key's promises on superannuation.

Act leader Jamie Whyte says Christine Rankin's entry into the Epsom election contest will have no impact because her Conservative party appeals to simple-minded voters, not educated Epsom voters.

Epsom election candidates faced off at a public debate last night, with one promising to name a convicted sex offender with name suppression under parliamentary privilege.

Epsom once again could be the electorate that decides the election.

What goes through the minds of educational professionals when they see the lengths that property owners will go to remain in a prestigious school zone?

Prime Minister John Key continues to back John Banks as "an honest man" and says he still has "options" despite being found guilty of knowingly filing a false electoral return.

Self-styled public watchdogs Penny Bright and Graham McCready claimed their biggest scalp yesterday as Act MP John Banks was found guilty of electoral fraud.

Today's guilty verdict has ended John Banks' 34-year political career at least three months earlier than he would have hoped.