Extraordinary Herald and reader photos of the destructive tornado and its aftermath which wreaked havoc on the North Shore.

The burnt body of a person who died in a fire on Auckland's North Shore last night may take several days to be identified.

The body of a person who died in a fire in a flat on Auckland's North Shore yesterday will be removed today.

A Takapuna-born nurse, 30, will attend Friday's ceremony with her husband, a flight lieutenant in Prince William's squadron.

If all those Easter eggs aren't enough for you, Stephanie Everitt's new cookbook pays tribute to all things chocolate.

Auckland's charms are at the feet of this warm family home.

A Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns is part of Michael Parekowhai's installation at this year's Venice Biennale.

An Auckland family took care to cater for the tastes and needs of each member.

The owners of several apartments in a luxury hotel complex on Auckland's North Shore have lost their battle to sue the old North Shore City Council in a multi-million dollar leaky building row.

Photos from game one of the NBL final series between the New Zealand Breakers and the Cairns Taipans at North Shore Events Centre.

Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.

Sustainable Coastlines led a group of 900 volunteers that removed over 42,000 pieces of rubbish from Auckland's North Shore beaches and waterways.

Joining a cycling group is a fun way to stay motivated when it comes to exercise, writes Diana Clement.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

Logan Grainger, accountant, and Justine Varrel, project manager and mum, are long time locals of the Duders Point part of Devonport. Logan tells Cate Foster why the area is so special to him.