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.'

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

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.

The Herald on Sunday understands former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe and TV star partner Sara Tetro are newly engaged.

It is still unclear how a piece of freshly-skinned dog flesh ended on Takapuna Beach.

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.

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

New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster appears set to remain with the NBL club as he prepares to face court on an assault charge

A man allegedly assaulted by NZ Breakers player Corey Webster when a fight broke out at a bar says he suffered a bruised rib and split lip.

The head of an Auckland daycare where a child died is speaking out for the first time.

The 4-year-old boy who died while playing on a playground at his Takapuna daycare in Auckland has been farewelled in India tonight.

A 4-year-old boy who died at his Auckland daycare on Friday has been described as a "little angel" at a prayer service held in his memory today.

The young boy killed in a tragic accident at an Auckland daycare centre has been described as your typical 4-year-old who loved making friends.

Students at an Auckland school were 20 minutes into their history scholarship exam this morning before it was cancelled.

A series of minor crashes are causing traffic problems across parts of Auckland.

Landowners on three Auckland sites who were told to hurry up or lose fast-track building rights 16 months ago have sat by while land values have skyrocketed.

Three young men have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of a jewellery shop on Auckland's North Shore.

A freshwater lake behind North Shore Hospital, in Auckland, has been reopened to fishing after a diesel spill last month.

A large diesel spill at Takapuna's Lake Pupuke has raised concerns for birds and wildlife.

Australian retail, a gourmet grocer, another retail floor, big seismic upgrade and apartments are possible for Takapuna's Shore City.

Eerie image shows double-murder accused at spot where he allegedly buried his victims after taking undercover cop to the spot.