A Takapuna-born nurse, 30, will attend Friday's ceremony with her husband, a flight lieutenant in Prince William's squadron.

The owners of several apartments in a luxury hotel complex on Auckland's North Shore have lost their battle to sue the old North Shore City Council in a multi-million dollar leaky building row.

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide stepped into a hotbed of discontent over his Auckland governance reforms at a public meeting of 120 in Devonport this week.

We had scarcely taken our seats at this small and well-reviewed Takapuna eatery before owner John Ingle was beside us.

Built in 1943 and overflowing with Gatsby-esque glamour, this landmark Art Deco estate offers a truly unique lifestyle in a superb North Shore location.

A freezing London night didn't dampen the spirits of Kiwis with thoughts of home, writes Stephen Jewell

A lakeside home's colour-mad owner has created a dynamic space.

Rebecca Barry talks to Kiwi opera singer Kristen Darragh about her drive to perform around the world.

The good ol' cuppa is riding a new wave of popularity. Nicky Pellegrino reports on the explosion of boutique teas that are a far cry from the humble English breakfast.

Double Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty outsprinted Kris Gemmell to claim the Takapuna rounds of the national triathlon series today.

The choice of meal options is impressive, less so the service on a busy evening.

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

Takapuna's landmark 'castle' has been brought into the 21st century with a stylish, no-expenses-spared renovation befitting its superior position and aristocratic bearing

Pack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.

One lucky Aucklander is yet to claim a late Christmas present of a cool $13 million Lotto win.