Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.

The impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.

With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.

A large factory destroyed by fire yesterday could have been saved had sprinklers been installed, says a fire safety officer.

Fire crews have put out a "huge" blaze that destroyed a tofu factory in the south Auckland suburb of Papakura this afternoon.

Catherine Smith looks at the best free and family shows on offer during the two major arts festivals showcasing Auckland City this month.

Terry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.

Get some exercise at an outdoor pool. Pack a picnic, take the kids and make a day of it.

Teenagers in South Auckland are being sent to work as prostitutes by their parents to pay for drugs, says a councillor.

A son has given evidence against his own father, accused of the murder of a mother of four.