A shop worker hid out the back while robbers stole lollies and cigarettes.

Nearly 200 days later, little Billie and her mum have returned to Australia from NZ.

Contemporary renovation with a crisp white palette has seamlessly married old and new.

A petition signed by 210 children has restored monkey bars to climb on in Grey Lynn Park

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Victim fears her attacker will kill if he is not caught.

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

The body of a man has been found in central Auckland this morning.

Nick Smith weighs in on Auckland boarding house.

Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

The High Court has found that the independent panel acted lawfully when it recommended allowing more intensive housing.

Advance voting kicks off in the Mt Albert by-election today, but one of the main candidates is worried no one will turn up.

Power to Pedal founder Eddie Jack explains where his tour company sits within the crowded tourism industry.

COMMENT: Aucklanders are a hypocritical bunch. We pollute our precious inner harbour beaches, we have to drive for hours seeking somewhere to relax.

A homeless man photographed receiving a slice of wedding cake from kind hearted newlyweds has spoken of the touching gesture.

Barefoot and with his belongings in a bag, Miller was brought to tears by the kindness of a couple on their wedding day. Can you help us find him?

Leticia Malakai's death brings the holiday road toll to 19 - the highest since the 2011/2012 period.

Sombre music rang out as the band opened the service with a tribute to Sione Taumalolo, 11, and Talita Moimoi Fifita, 33, killed in the bus crash.

Experts say house crisis is driving us towards a tale of two Aucklands, where the only homeowners will be those who are left the family home by parents.

NZ Post has moved to reassure people their post is safe, following a number of incidents.

Auckland businessman seeking to be discharged without conviction.

A man's body was found on a motorway in the eastbound lane of the northwestern motorway in Grey Lynn.

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

An Auckland family plans to make a fire-gutted Grey Lynn villa their home after purchasing it at auction.

A character villa gutted by fire is on the market - with suggestions the 1900s classic could be saved.

A bus driver and passengers were assaulted this morning by a woman in Grey Lynn.

An Auckland teen stabbed to death a promising rugby league player because he was "really, really angry and because he wanted to and because he could", the Crown says.

Two men who watched a fight that left a budding rugby league star dead say the victim was backing away from the brawl with his hands up.

A teenager accused of the murder of an up-and-coming rugby league star yelled out that he had stabbed the victim moments after the alleged attack, a witness says.

The cousin of a budding rugby league star who was stabbed in the neck during a street brawl has described the chaotic scenes on the night of his death.