One of the men injured in an electrical explosion in west Auckland today is about to be discharged from hospital, while the other remains in hospital with minor burns to one of his hands.

Two men working on an underground cable have been injured in an electrical explosion in west Auckland, one of them seriously.

A man arrested after a west Auckland domestic incident which resulted in six people being taken to hospital has appeared in court.

Gearing down for the recession proves a wise decision...

Police hope to speak to the five victims of a frenzied knife attack today to learn what triggered the bloody assault.

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

Gill South tries out the gentle art of t'ai chi for total body relaxation.

Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.

A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbour was suffering from a major depressive episode with psychotic features at the time of the killing, a court is told.

A man was "delusional" at the time he strangled his 84-year-old neighbour, a court was told today.

Print illustrator Anna Crichton has translated her skills into ceramic art for a new exhibition, writes Catherine Smith.

A witness to a huge street brawl has described how crowds armed with big pieces of wood charged at partygoers at a 21st birthday.

A 22-year-old West Auckland man is in a critical condition following a brawl outside a 21st birthday party.

Catherine Smith talks to a couple who went West and are loving the lifestyle.

We came here because my friend - a new mum - had the place recommended to her by members of her coffee group as a child-friendly cafe.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.

The wild west coast is worth a day trip with a couple of stops along the way, writes Libby Nicholson-Moon.