Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

This solid Parnell townhouse is ideal for empty nesters, says Penny Lewis.

Art recovery expert says stolen Lindauers are now "radioactive" and no one will touch.

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

Police have described the offenders as two men, both aged between 20 and 30 years old.

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Witness describes 'extremely traumatic' horror as 20yo swimmer cannot be revived.

Paramedics tried to revive the man at historic Auckland pool but were unsuccessful.

The stolen works of art are worth between $350k and $400k each.

Ling Fang Mai has not been seen since last 8pm last Wednesday in Parnell.

Police are looking for a female tourist from China after she missed her flight.

Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

The High Court has found that the independent panel acted lawfully when it recommended allowing more intensive housing.

Power to Pedal founder Eddie Jack explains where his tour company sits within the crowded tourism industry.

A homeless man photographed receiving a slice of wedding cake from kind hearted newlyweds has spoken of the touching gesture.

Firefighters responding to reports of smoke at a multi-storey building are using thermal imaging cameras to find the source.

Parnell is enjoying a renaissance thanks to its retailers and galleries, writes Sarah Daniell.

One of two rare Goldie paintings that went under the hammer this evening has fetched $265,000.

An Auckland man has described how he found a body while taking a shortcut through the Auckland Domain.

Woman found on Browns Island was stranded for three nights before being rescued.

A vacant cliff-top section in Parnell where a large house was demolished and pristine ready lawn laid to entice buyers has just sold for nearly $10 million.

A fault delaying Auckland's trains has now been fixed.

John Key will get an invite to the latest "park up for homes" protest in his home neighbourhood of Parnell on August 25

Short but intense downpour floods homes across the city, and more rain is to come today.

Parnell's new, hip shopping and dining precinct will open its tenancies only to those offering free-range, Fair Trade, sustainable and organic products.

Fire fighters are at the scene of a blaze at a two-storey home in the Auckland suburb of Parnell this afternoon. Fire communications shift manager Jaron Philips said emergency services received multiple calls from members of the public about an explosion in a garage fire.

A humble art deco building in Parnell is at the centre of a scrap between three of Auckland's wealthiest property owners and a part-time property investor.

A fire has destroyed a home in an upmarket Auckland suburb this afternoon.

A croupier who made $10,000 working in an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs spent all the money on rent and food.