One car exploded in flames and another crashed of SH2 in a crash that killed four people.

Troy Solomon has lost an appeal over the murder of his 5-month-old daughter Aaliyah.

Dame Nganeko Minhinnick, who led a claim to clean up the Manukau Harbour, has died.

About $240 million will build new schools across Auckland.

A toddler was flown to Starship Hospital after a TV fell on top of her.

Auckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.

Aucklanders could face having to boil water if usage is not cut dramatically.

A trapped driver has been freed after a truck and trailer carrying onions rolled into a ditch in Pukekohe.

Nurses organising testing for children from the Pukekohe contaminated dental water scare are trying to contact the remaining families not yet reached.

A Lotto player who bought their ticket in South Auckland has won $1 million in tonight's draw.

A technical issue at NZME's print plant has affected production of several newspapers today.

But a post-mortem examination this morning was inconclusive as to the cause of death of the four-month old baby.

Farmer Stu Muir talks to Matt Philp about transformation and taniwha.

Elisabeth Easther finds horticultural heaven, just a short jaunt down the motorway.

Police will this morning continue their investigation into how a woman was critically hurt because the injuries she had weren't consistent with a car accident.

Adam Kelliher leaves behind his wife and two daughters

Police investigating how a woman was critically hurt say she had injuries that weren't consistent with a car accident.

More than 156 homes are without power in Auckland after two faults affected about 2000 households overnight.

An Auckland real estate firm sued a former client for more than $40,000 to recover commission money on a property it never actually sold.

Budgeting agencies are "in shock" after a radical shakeup which has ended state funding for a third of all previously funded budget

The deputy head girl of Waiuku College in South Auckland dedicated her life to helping others "fought harder than anyone".

The sprawling Franklin ward has major infrastructure needs, say locals.

Sarah Higgins, a dynamic high achiever who was an Auckland politician and real estate agent, died suddenly, shocking fellow politicians.

A young Auckland local board representative has died suddenly, shocking fellow politicians who knew her.

The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the six months from February to June to more than $2 million.

Gun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.

Elisabeth Easther straps on her helmet, hops on a mountain bike and lets gravity take its course.

Glamping allows you the best of both worlds, writes Catherine Smith.

This mysteriously neglected side of the Manukau has plenty to offer the curious, writes Sarah Ell.

Natural beauty, action-packed adventure and heritage are here, says Elisabeth Easther.