A fiery new property has just entered the Auckland housing market - and it could be the perfect answer for house hunters after something unique.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

An Auckland police officer suffered injuries to his hands and head after he was allegedly attacked from behind by a man armed with a knife. Police were responding to a rape complaint at an Auckland address...

Department of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.

Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.

Te Atatu MP Chris Carter has struck a deal with the Greens that will see them cast his proxy vote when he is not at Parliament.

Armed police stopped a man, his pregnant wife and 3-year-old after reports he was waving a gun at passing cars. The man says he was playing with his daughter using a broken paintball gun, but has still been charged.

Independent MP Chris Carter was going to use his international travel perk for an overseas holiday but cancelled it after media found out, it was reported last night.

A nanny deserted a 4-month-old baby in her care because she had to take her own daughter to the doctor.

Labour Party president Andrew Little says its next candidate in Te Atatu, who will be selected today, will have to repair damage done by ousted MP Chris Carter.

Long-established snack-maker says now is the time to start lifting its profile.

Viva's team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Labour has confirmed nine nominations, including two list MPs, have been received from candidates wanting to represent the party in the Te Atatu seat from the next election.

Outgoing Labour MP Chris Carter has told the GayNZ.Com website that media unfairly targeted his travel expenses because of his sexuality.

Independent MP Chris Carter has decided to step aside from the Labour candidacy for Te Atatu for the 2011 election.