Firefighters made light work of putting a fire out in a Video Ezy store this morning.

Frank Ryan, the father of Lucy Lawless and a long-time local politician, died on Friday.

Frank Ryan was mayor of Mt Albert for 21 years

Tunnel breakdown halted northbound traffic but NZTA says things went smoothly.

A girl and her possum are looking for a new home in Auckland

The 47-year-old was allegedly approaching girls in two central Auckland suburbs.

Mt Albert Aquatic Centre could be another casualty of Auckland's rapid growth.

Youths marauded their way through Mt Albert last night, damaging property as they went.

Good Samaritan recounts moments after terrifying carjacking in suburban Auckland.

Some tertiary students are going hungry as living costs are outrunning grants.

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

A baby who was not expected to live after open-heart surgeries has started school.

Perhaps surprisingly, buying in bulk is not always the cheapest way to get your groceries.

Auckland's population growth has sparked a school zoning row in Mt Albert.

An Auckland family's home has flooded up to 12 times in seven years despite it being a no flood risk area according to council plans.

National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.

Andrew Little says his new deputy was was elected to the position with unanimous caucus support.

Construction workers are abusing people who complain about late-night or early-morning noise, say locals.

WATCH: Sonny Bill Williams returns to his alma mater.

Jacinda Ardern is hopeful her old rivalry with National's Nikki Kaye will benefit schools in the Mt Albert electorate.

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"Don't expect any change," says Labour's leader on the deputy speculation.

EDITORIAL: Labour needs to beat National in September. Can it do so by campaigning with the Greens?

Ardern recorded a thumping victory that will further raise her profile in election year.

OPINION: Like a school sports day, the Mt Albert by-election was reduced to being about participation rather than competition.

COMMENT: The Mt Albert by-election result could be more crucial than many realise.

Andrew Little joined Jacinda Ardern for the final day of Mt Albert campaigning.

A veteran Auckland councillor is concerned change is being held back by political fears of activating young voters.

Gareth Morgan has accused the Act Party of gunning for his political party by making petty complaints about its election campaign and party rules.

Former Labour MP Raymond Huo will return to Parliament if Jacinda Ardern wins the Mt Albert by-election on Saturday.