A man checked into a medical centre with shotgun wounds after an Armed Offenders Squad callout on Auckland's North Shore today.

Two truckloads of Armed Offenders Squad officers descended on a house on Auckland's North Shore after a report of gunshots this afternoon.

A number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.

Even before the bridge linked it to the city, people were spreading out across the North Shore in anticipation.

Ngati Whatua's grievance over land loss came to a head in the late 70s with the occupation of Bastion Point

Auckland fought for its harbour bridge for almost 100 years - and fell in love with it when it soared over the Waitemata.

We came here because we'd haunted the place all summer before hitting the beach.

If you are a size 16 or over and always wondered if you had it in you to be a model, now's your chance.

As our cafe scene becomes increasingly sophisticated, the humble cuppa is having a surge of popularity.

Despite their tender years, The Earlybirds have already graduated from a growing presence on Auckland's hard-to-please live music scene to their first album. By Paula Yeoman.

A baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.

With a fashion designer for a grandmother, it's not surprising Sarah Chapman is inspired by the stylish fabrics from yesteryear.

Virgil Evetts and Diana Clement discover the public can benefit from student chefs learning on the job, with great food at bargain prices.

First the nail bar, now the blowdry bar ... convenience comes to town.

Canterbury conjured up their best performance of the season to steamroll North Harbour.

A combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.

One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.