Mal Law intends running the equivalent of almost nine marathons in seven days for charity.

Auckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".

Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.

A jury finds double-killer Graeme Burton guilty of attempting to murder a fellow prison inmate.

Graeme Burton used a sharpened stainless steel rod to stab a prison inmate three times in the heart, the High Court hears.

Find out where to watch fireworks displays in your area tonight and during the weekend.

Chris Knight (L) and Mike Cao, sausage makers at Janssen's Continental in Browns Bay, show off their gold medal-winning bangers.

A primary school's chocolate fundraiser turned into a debt-collection exercise after parents failed to cough up around $3000.

A $1m Lotto winner says police are picking on him because of his body art, black singlets and souped-up cars.

Dry weather is forecast for the biggest ever Auckland Marathon this Sunday, with more than 13,500 runners and walkers lined up to compete.

Ayurveda puts the spice back in life - and the kitchen.

Manufacturing staff at Norwegian-owned Navico in New Zealand are facing a grim future.