An Auckland man who tried to kill his former business partner will spend more than six weeks in prison, the Parole Board has confirmed.

Kiwis have rallied behind a Filipino family's legal bid for justice, for their much loved mother, grandmother and wife, to raise more than $50,000.

Exclusive: Blessie Gotingco was raped and murdered on May 24, 2014. Today, for the first time, her husband of 30 years, Antonio, speaks about her life and loves - and her death.

A fifth person has been arrested in the investigation into the assault of a 19-year-old woman who was found unconscious and dumped on the side of a road in Dome Valley last week.

An Auckland man who tried to kill his former business partner has been jailed for seven years but might only spend days behind bars.

A North Shore bus driver acquitted of sexually assaulting passengers will get to keep $51,995 in backpay awarded by the Employment Court after Ritchies' appeal failed.

Auckland's political right faces more problems with three candidates contesting two council seats on the North Shore at October's local body elections.

Auckland boat owners attempting to tug their vessel back onshore somehow ended up with their car in the water instead.

Plan to transform a church into a daycare centre have locals fuming about the loss of native bush, construction of noise barriers and increased traffic.

More than 2000 households in and around Auckland are without power this evening.

In Lego-style but on a giant scale, 10 housing components are almost finished at the city's only high-rise house factory.

William "Bill" Davies died on Sunday at North Shore Hospital, two days after he turned 75.

An elderly man who was last seen five days ago and suffers a medical condition has been found and taken to hospital in serious condition.

Family ties to Fernglen enhance the pleasure of a stroll in its dappled light.

A woman who was forced to give up all her animals and banned from owning any more for 10 years is challenging the penalties.

Supporters of the Takapuna waterfront camping ground turned out in force last night in a bid to push for its long-term lease on public reserve and a facelift.

Police hunting a man responsible for three armed robberies on Auckland's North Shore want to speak to a Slovakian national who may have information they need.

Man who went to the rescue of a driver described hearing the “big f***ing bang” that woke him, and how nobody realised the man was impaled for up to 30 minutes.

An eyewitness understood the man was impaled in the abdomen and it appeared a piece of fence had gone through the car.

A fire service spokesman said a man trapped in the car was released by staff before being transported to hospital by ambulance.

A pre-fabricated housing business, which built four new multimillion dollar Auckland houses aims to build new places within only four weeks.

A car bursts into flames near the Birkenhead off-ramp of the Auckland Harbour Bridge yesterday moments after the driver jumped out.

A car that caught fire on State Highway 1 today, causing traffic chaos over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, may have suffered a mechanical fault, police say.

The long-serving principal of a North Shore primary school, who left his job after a term on sick leave, is being investigated by the Teachers Council.

Another seal has shown up Auckland — this time in Campbells Bay on the North Shore.

A car has left the road at such speed it ploughed through three properties, become airborne and hit the first floor deck of a house in Auckland.

Aucklanders could soon be able to enjoy a beer or a wine legally while picnicking at Takapuna Beach.

The North Shore is a playground for footy fans seeking a break, writes Sarah Ell.