The "hot spot" suburbs include a number of up-and-coming neighbourhoods, agency boss says.

A boy - believed to be about 3 years old - was critically hurt after being hit by car.

Meanwhile, the fountain is closed until facility gets cleaned

Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.

Four people were injured in a crash last night at Mission Bay in Auckland.

Concerns have been raised about a man who has been missing for more than a week.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

Student film-maker Ana Hoonhout investigates the dangers posed to wildlife in the Hauraki Gulf.

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

Murder-accused Quinton Winders has been described as "a bit more Mission Bay than Whangamomona" by a witness who had regular dealings with him.

The Iraqi community in Auckland is holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of an ISIS attack in Baghdad.

A 21-year-old whose body was found washed up at Mission Bay has been described as a hard-working and polite young man.

Developers of a controversial multi-million waterfront village have been told "build around me" by a pensioner who owns the lease to land in the middle of the site.

The death of a woman whose body was found on an Auckland beach has been referred to the coroner.

The death of a person whose body was found on an Auckland beach this morning is being treated as unexplained, police say.

Donna McIntyre and kids glide across the ice at Mission Bay.

The first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.

A beach suburb turns up a surprisingly decent dining out option.

Isn't Mission Bay a perfect example of the urban seaside? Rangitoto smiles - or in bad weather, glowers - and the wind scoops white-tops across the harbour surface. So why is it the place that good food forgot?

Sarah Payne knows exactly where her best friend, Jane Bishop, made the fateful decision...

Dos Amigos promises a spicy night out but expectations are diluted by some lukewarm renditions of Mexican food.

Now that the weather has packed in, it's time to think of indoor pursuits rather than simply lazing the day away in the garden or at the beach.

Claire and Michael Holloway tell Cate Foster why St Heliers was the place they wanted to live when they returned to Auckland after years in London.

The RWC will attract lots of hungry visitors. Virgil Evetts set out to see how well our main attractions cater for tourists food-wise.