Thousands flocked to the best events of Auckland Anniversary weekend.

Holly Ryan checks out preparations for the big event at Karaka.

The world-renowned Cambridge Stud has been sold.

A motorist who woke to find himself impaled on a fence post tried not to "freak out".

More than 50 million people have watched a video of Spookers in South Auckland.

The man "praying to God" he would be found.

Emergency services attended a suspicious car fire early this morning south of Auckland.

A record $30 million was spent on horses at yesterday's Karaka bloodstock auctions.

New Zealand's thoroughbred horses have caught the attention of one of the world's most powerful men.

One person is trapped after a car hit a power pole south of Auckland this morning.

Landowners on three Auckland sites who were told to hurry up or lose fast-track building rights 16 months ago have sat by while land values have skyrocketed.

Two people are in hospital, one after becoming trapped in a two car crash in Karaka, south Auckland.

Residents of a seaside suburb are unhappy a children's playground is going ahead, saying it will attract undesirables leaving needles and condoms.

A second person has died in Middlemore Hospital following a two-car crash at Karaka, South Auckland.

Auckland's top-end hotels and restaurants are being kept busy as horse buyers from around the world descend on Karaka for the National Yearling sales.

Once a year, Federated Farmers gives a sneak peek into rural life.

Daytripper Cate Foster heads to Karaka with a teen and a 6-year-old to tackle the Amazing Maze 'n Maize - and all walk away smiling.

What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together

Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.

Designed for its stunning estuary setting, this high-spec home has space for all.

This weekend the enemy is our friend.