A vibrant 'GAYTM' on Ponsonby Road has been struck by vandals overnight, with the ANZ machine covered in white paint.

A 42-year-old Ponsonby man accused of stabbing a woman in the city-fringe suburb last night received copious wasp stings while he tried to evade police.

A gas leak in Ponsonby led to the evacuation of many businesses in the area last night.

It has no bedroom, no bathroom and no power - but it's just sold for close to $1.4 million.

A 14-unit Ponsonby apartment development is planned for a pocket 430sqm site in a street once the domain of character villas.

A high speed chase this morning saw the driver of a stolen car speeding towards oncoming traffic on the wrong side of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road.

A rich lister, a high profile QC, a prominent media couple and an arts doyen are locking horns over the future of Franklin Rd, which attracts hordes of visitors to its street display of Christmas lights.

An upmarket Auckland bar has been accused of making "untrue and defamatory statements", after an ad campaign poking fun at the RSA's food.

A dated kitchen and bathroom, small living areas and a total floor space of just 94sq m - this is what $1.4 million-plus will get you in Ponsonby.

We've rounded up some interesting facts about Auckland's lovely parks.

Work starts today on one of Auckland's most controversial sites, as a supermarket giant begins transforming the chasm of Ponsonby's Soho Square.

Auckland rhymes with walkland, and with good reason. If you don't believe us, try some of these top trots.

The return of a Pride Parade to Auckland has been declared a fabulous success.

Ponsonby may be the most popular kid in class for real estate, shopping or cafe life, but it has to be said: it's seldom thought of as particularly green and spacious.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

You know how much you're prepared to pay, so why take so long to lay your cards on the table? Bruce Morris ponders the slow-coach tactics of the auction room.

New eatery on the block shows why it is a hit with the cool crowd.

Enjoy a parade of delicious bites at Tin Soldier.