The painting of Sir John Logan Campbell has never been seen in public till now.

Goldie, who died 70 years ago today, won popular appeal despite the scorn of some critics.

Students from an Auckland college will have the choice to admit consumption or be tested.

Million-dollar Lindauer art heist in Auckland more sophisticated than first thought.

Principal Russel Brooke said money is not necessarily the driver behind the change.

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.

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.

Two paintings by Gottfried Lindauer have been taken during a ram raid.

WATCH: A new online food delivery service launches this morning - We did a test run, check out how it works.

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.

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.

Two rare Goldie paintings are expected to fetch up to $350,000 when they're auctioned this evening.

A generous back garden helps this gracious villa stand out from the crowd, discovers Donna Fleming

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.