Auckland's mayor has said he's open to building a pontoon-like structure whose consent was put on hold by the council earlier this month.

Like many Kiwi kids, 6-year-old Arian Truter loves Christmas. But this December 25 will be extra special because it's a miracle he's here to celebrate it.

An elderly woman has died from injuries after being hit by a car in Takapuna this evening.

The foreign driver who injured journalist Karen Rutherford and killed her daughter's horse in a crash has lost a last-minute bid to get his passport returned.

Basketballer Corey Webster has had his bail conditions changed so he can have a beer with his family on Christmas Day.

Peng Wang, who allegedly crashed into Mediaworks journalist Karen Rutherford, has been denied the return of his Chinese passport.

The Myburgh family are grieving the death of their loving husband and father, Willie, who was killed when a van and bus collided.

The 23-year-old Takapuna woman who died in Indonesia is being remembered as a "vibrant, friendly, free spirit who loved life".

A man is fighting for his life after an incident at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on Sunday afternoon.

As a 2-year-old, Jack Dragicevich, 11, suffered third degree burns to 11 per cent of his body - now he wants to warn others.

Wanted man Kershaw Howard, who robbed a North Shore dairy at gunpoint, was arrested this morning. Howard had warrants for his arrest

New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster appears set to remain with the NBL club as he prepares to face court on an assault charge

A business man who called a busy North Shore pub saying there was a bomb on site and everyone needed to evacuate has been ordered to do community work.

A man allegedly assaulted by NZ Breakers player Corey Webster when a fight broke out at a bar says he suffered a bruised rib and split lip.

Auckland drivers favour sticking with a transport levy to fill an annual $400 million transport funding gap.

A North Shore man was twice fined for overstaying the parking limit at a shopping mall.

The manager of the Auckland daycare centre where a 4-year-old died recently says teachers were supervising the playground when the "tragic accident" happened.

Murderer George Baker was involved in a stand-off with police at Auckland's North Shore Hospital after he was uncuffed by Corrections staff and "smashed up his room".

Five people are dead, three are missing and three others were rescued after a fishing charter turned to tragedy on the Kaipara Harbour.

Police are seeking a man who robbed a North shore dairy at gunpoint, saying he is dangerous and should not be approached.

A pregnant woman is in hospital after suffering critical injuries when the car she was driving and another vehicle collided in the Dome Valley.

The 4-year-old boy who died while playing on a playground at his Takapuna daycare in Auckland has been farewelled in India tonight.

A staffer in East Coast Bays MP Murray McCully's local office has been selected to contest the seat at next year's election.

Worried Hato Petera College principal is expecting bad news about the future of his school.

Hundreds of mourners filled an Auckland church yesterday to farewell the 4-year-old boy who died at his daycare last week.

A junior naval sailor allegedly left a trail of blood, his wallet including Navy ID, and a Chicago Bulls hat when he broke into a US Navy house while stationed in Pearl Harbour.

A 4-year-old boy who died at his Auckland daycare on Friday has been described as a "little angel" at a prayer service held in his memory today.

As investigations continue into daycare death the head of Early Childhood Council said no amount of regulations could completely safeguard against tragedy.

Auckland's Malayali Indian community is mourning one of its "little angels", who died in a "tragic accident" at a daycare centre on Auckland's North Shore.

Police have confirmed that a 4-year-old child died at a daycare centre in Takapuna.