Local board seems set to vote for upgrade to hybrid turf at Fowlds Park.

There are conflicting opinions on a proposed name change for a village on Waiheke Island.

Cyperus St, Kohuhohuni St or Tributary St - what should a new road be called?

Auckland Council has spent $46.4 million on 31 new parks and open spaces in the last year.

"People enjoying the beach with their kids ... don't expect to be recorded."

Schools were told Mike King's talks on suicide were "dangerous".

An almost year-old bet has paid off for one lucky punter.

Witness saw police surround a car before arresting the three occupants.

Pizza delivery man was found semi-conscious on street after bogus order.

A crash on the Upper Harbour Motorway is causing delays during peak hour traffic.

There may not have been a winner on-field, but NZ's tourism sector is toasting to success.

Fifteen new cases of disease since Monday takes number to 153

A passion for rugby and old-school tours has led to a thriving social media community.

Road closed and traffic diverted after serious crash in Auckland.

It was a freezing cold night for some in the South Island.

Tickets are still available just days out from this weekend's final test.

Cory McLennan almost gave up on the sport due to fears about coming out as gay.

Rain is looking likely for Thursday's welcome home for the victorious Team New Zealand.

Aucklanders are being promised an "incomparable" atmosphere for Team NZ's victory parade.

Crafty punters are seeking to make a quick buck off the back of the Lions tour.

Quirky bits of memorabilia have sprung up online as Lions tour fever grips the nation.

Thousands of Lions fans will make their way to Auckland in a convoy for the final test.

The national anthem is not being broadcast in sign language before All Blacks-Lions tests.

Some areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.

A recent cold snap shows no signs of abating.

Disappointed people have vented their frustrations after an America's Cup celebration.

Trains on the Western line are delayed and some have been cancelled.

The party hasn't stopped at Team New Zealand headquarters.

All those early mornings worth it as Team New Zealand cross the line first.

America's Cup racing open for public at three central Auckland locations.

With the Cup within touching distance, Team NZ merchandise sales are through the roof.

Keen fans braved the early-morning chill to watch Team New Zealand this morning.

The men in black overcame a spirited Lions team in the best-of-three test series.

Auckland gearing up to be 'crazy busy' as rugby supporters arrive for first test.

If Lions fans thought they had seen the last of Dan Carter, they can think again.

Chiefs territory in top gear today for the tourists' final match before they meet the ABs.

Decoder numbers have been flashing on Sky screen during Lions games to deter streaming.

Government officials are cracking down on the sale of fake Lions tour merchandise.

Singer Lizzie Marvelly has opened up about her "worst nightmare".

Legendary All Black Sir Colin Meads is set to immortalised in bronze.

The world's biggest haka gave Lions fans a taste of Kiwi culture in Rotorua.

The Fire Service has offered up some key safety tips after the London fire tragedy.

Police are hunting for the person who stole an expensive sports car.

A vehicle has hit a bridge and a ute has flipped in South Auckland.

A scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.

Auckland Council has decided against live public screenings of the America's Cup races.

A woman on fire burst out of a South Auckland house after a massive explosion.

British and Irish Lions supporters will feel at home during their stop in Dunedin.

Legendary All Blacks captain Buck Shelford has dismissed criticism of the Blues haka.

Must-see locations entrenched in All Blacks and Lions folklore.

Auckland's trains are packed full as sodden Lions and Blues supporters head home.

Proactive members of the British and Irish Lions have voted in the UK election.

Whangarei was buzzing as the Lions and their rowdy supporters rolled into town.

Inclement weather has failed to put off footy fans in the North.

Commuters driving to Whangarei for the Lions tonight are being advised to expect delays.

Bill for costs to cover NZ commentators in Bermuda astonish Team New Zealand executives.

The only Irish pub in Whangarei is preparing for a raucous rugby weekend.

The British and Irish Lions have touched down for their 13th tour of New Zealand.

Fourteen pohutakawa trees will have to make way for an extension to a cycleway.

A man attacked his neighbour with a piece of wood for peeping on his wife while showering.

New Zealand's most iconic sporting garment will be the focus of a new Te Papa exhibition.

A new All Blacks jersey badge has been revealed ahead of the Lions tour.

Auckland set to offer lots of off-field action for thousands of fans as they arrive.

Auckland Council has put off finding a way to boost swimming rates among kids.

Speeding tickets for police vehicles are on the rise compared to last year.

Some Eden Park residents are front-footing plans for NZ's first ever day-night test.

Care of diabetic woman which ended in stillbirth of her baby prompts review of DHB.

Injuries from the duck shooting season have nearly quadrupled since 2014.

Sister Act, The Musical is coming to Auckland.

Keen game bird hunters will be putting the latest innovations to the test this weekend.

The Fire Service is in attendance at a garage fire in East Auckland.

Police are searching for two men in relation to an aggravated robbery.

NZ Rugby confident of sell out despite 10,000 tickets unsold for Blues-Lions at Eden Park.

A rugby player collapsed during a game between Ponsonby and Pakuranga yesterday.

A family tragedy is driving Ema Iuli to chase World Masters Games' glory in three sports.

Sky has issued a legal warning to a business selling streaming boxes.

Legendary marathon runner Rod Dixon summed up the spirit of the World Masters Games.

A World Masters Games competitor reveals how she shed half her body weight.