Woe betide anyone who went to Vampire Weekend without learning every single one of Ezra Koenig's incomprehensible lyrics.

For decades Auckland's built heritage has been wiped out, one building at a time, by property developers. But not all of them want to swing a wrecking ball.

North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is facing fresh criticism over an Easter email to councillors, which began: "Two blokes got crucified this week..."

A primary school security guard was shot in the face with an air pistol after doing everything a teenage robber ordered.

Moa bones and a Maori adze head are discovered on an historic building site on Auckland's North Shore.

A bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.

A new generation of conservatives has wrested our biggest city from the left, and they're just as likely to wear black jeans as business suits.

An Auckland couple have worked hard over the years to put a personal touch into their home decorating, helped by extended family

North Shore residents react to allegations of drunken misbehaviour on the part of their mayor, Andrew Williams.

Diana Clement dons her running shoes and explores a well-kept secret in her own backyard - the picturesque North Shore Walkway.

North Shore's Mayor denies he has a drinking problem and won't resign over allegations of urinating in public and drinking and driving.

A 27-year-old Tongan man made a brief appearance in North Shore District Court this morning accused of attacking a toddler.

Police have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.

Here is the news that every female with an interest in fashion has been waiting a long time to hear: Topshop is coming to NZ.