The basketballer's defence argues one assault charge stemmed from "being misidentified".

Basketballer Corey Webster is on trial after an incident at a Takapuna bar last year.

A former Kawerau boy who met a Chiefs rugby player a month ago has died of cancer.

Lisa Harrison, 19, has been missing since Friday.

Power lines are down after a car has hit a power pole in Milford.

A pedestrian has serious injuries after a crash on Lake Rd, Takapuna, on the North Shore.

A man crushed between two vehicles had been rushing to buy Wiggles tickets for his family.

A man has been injured after he was crushed between two cars in Takapuna.

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

He left North Shore Hospital's mental health unit on Wednesday and hasn't been seen since.

Security among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.

A boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.

Ex-Masterchef contestant chases dream to bring equestrian sport to Auckland sands.

A leading world critic of Muslim extremism says New Zealand should establish "assimilation centres" for migrants and refugees from

The Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.

Grieving mum of four-year-old says family is still in the dark about what happened: 'We still can't accept the truth that he is not with us.'

A spokeswoman for Auckland Hospital said Tania Dalton's condition had worsened.

Days after an animal skin discovery on an Auckland beach, a carcass adds to the intrigue.

Police and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.

A Warriors' team fishing trip turned into a dramatic rescue mission when the players rushed to the aid of a young man who went missing off an Auckland beach.

A woman is in a critical condition following a near drowning on Auckland's North Shore.

Embattled NZ Breakers guard Corey Webster has admitted he's scared of the hip surgery that will keep him off the court for the rest

Ethnic restaurants in Auckland are taking the cooking from the kitchen to the dining table.

A luxury penthouse that once played host to America's Next Top Model has changed hands for $7 million more than two years after being listed for sale.

Aimee Spicer had been waiting for an engagement ring for three years - but when she was finally given one, it wasn't what she expected.

An elderly woman has died from injuries after being hit by a car in Takapuna this evening.

Basketballer Corey Webster has had his bail conditions changed so he can have a beer with his family on Christmas Day.

The 23-year-old Takapuna woman who died in Indonesia is being remembered as a "vibrant, friendly, free spirit who loved life".

A 23-year-old Takapuna woman has been identified as the Kiwi who died when a Contiki minivan crashed off a cliff in South Lombok.

Upgraded lighting is just one of the improvements in this refurbished 1970s home, writes Penny Lewis