The Independent Police Conduct Authority has cleared police in two incidents but found an officer's actions in a Waikato "undesirable".

Ocean replaces desert in a piece of Palm Springs on the North Shore.

For a breather from the city, explore the pockets of bush and wetland nestled in suburbia.

We had scarcely taken our seats at this small and well-reviewed Takapuna eatery before owner John Ingle was beside us.

Beekeeping is a simple and rewarding hobby which can become rather addictive, discovers Catherine Smith.

In this Ron Sang-designed classic, a bow-shaped deck makes the home seemingly float above the lake.

Built in 1943 and overflowing with Gatsby-esque glamour, this landmark Art Deco estate offers a truly unique lifestyle in a superb North Shore location.

A protester who climbed a refrigeration company building on Auckland's North Shore early today and refused to come down was shot with a police taser gun.

A freezing London night didn't dampen the spirits of Kiwis with thoughts of home, writes Stephen Jewell

Anil Sharma and Rachel Jones arrived in Freemans Bay eight years ago from Britain, via Palmerston North. Rachel tells Catherine Smith what the family loves about the area.

Rebecca Barry talks to Kiwi opera singer Kristen Darragh about her drive to perform around the world.

Auckland's set for a creative feast, says Ann Newbery.

The choice of meal options is impressive, less so the service on a busy evening.

A Devonport company offers an unusual way to see the highlights, writes Susan Edmunds.

There's only one thing to combine with bubbles and love on Monday, and that's chocolate. Here's some delectable shopping.

Libby Nicholson-Moon selects a few cafes worth seeking out among Auckland's many.

Some Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.

A man has been shot with a taser and sprayed with pepper spray after he attacked police with a spiked metal bar this morning. The man had been shadowed by a police helicopter for nearly half and hour as he sped through Auckland in a stolen

Recognising a good structure in a former rental A-frame was the first step for a new family home.

A health warning has been issued as stings from microscopic jellyfish plague swimmers at popular beaches on Auckland's North Shore.