Stripping minister Anne Tolley of part of her education portfolio was not a reflection on her capability, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Labour's caucus has confirmed Phil Goff and Annette King's leadership of the party.

South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.

Long-distance coach passengers are being hooked into a single ticket with an Auckland Airport bus service to boost its popularity after a sluggish takeoff.

The food matches the marvellous setting at Bracu, says Peter Calder.

Students, office workers and retired people flocked to a South Auckland house to buy cannabis from a mother of five children under seven.

Fresh produce, great atmosphere and convivial vendors - Clevedon Farmers' Market delivers it all in spades.

A Sikh community leader refused entry into a cosmopolitan club because of his turban will take his fight to the Human Rights Commission.

Kerri Jackson takes a walk through Auckland's expansive botanic gardens and discovers more than flora and fauna.

The identity of the man accused of shooting a police officer in Papatoetoe will remain a secret until at least tomorrow.

Her eye had to be stitched open, her cheekbone was broken, several of her teeth were crushed and she has no feeling on the left side of her face.

Willie Jackson's urban authority wants to negotiate to buy a troubled rest home tagged for closure at the end of the month.

Broadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.

Ronan Keating is heading our way next month but for now he's still dealing with the shock death of his Boyzone pal.

Police have released security footage of three masked men who robbed a South Auckland tavern at gunpoint on Tuesday.

The manager of a South Auckland tavern that was robbed of up to $20,000 yesterday says he is pleased his customers escaped unhurt.

A man arrested in connection with the shooting of an Auckland police officer has been given bail.

Injured police officer Jeremy Snow is itching to get out of his hospital bed and back to his police work.