Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

A traditional Thai funeral was held for the man that died after a savage beating last week.

Police have extended their manhunt for homicide suspect Patrick Young outside of Auckland and say he has connections all over the North Island.

Council wants to keep sex workers out of sight during this year's Rugby World Cup.

Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

A frenzied attack on a couple that left a man brain-dead may have been the result of a family feud over the sale of an Auckland property.

Prostitutes could be banned from street trading in Auckland and beyond after a Super City council vote.

A brutal attack which left a south Auckland man brain dead and on life support was prolonged and ferocious, say police.

Life support is expected to be turned off for a man critically injured when he and a woman were attacked with a wooden club.

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

Fire safety officers are disturbed by what appears to be a growing trend in toddlers starting fires by playing with matches and lighters.

Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.

We're a nation of people who love our food and dining out — but do restaurateurs love us? Dionne Christian runs the rule over our eating habits.

We came here because we'd been hearing lots of good things about this new cafe at Mangere Bridge, owned by Viva's food writer, Amanda Laird.

The average winnings per person from Lotto and Big Wednesday contests for Buller's 9700 residents is $1184.96.