A successful first-date location allows you to see if there’s a spark with someone, in a casual setting with flattering light.

Elisabeth Easther seeks out some shade in the heart of Mt Eden.

The chair of the Auckland Council Ethnic People's Advisory Panel has resigned, saying he has serious concerns about how the council is being run.

Ellie Mitchell spends a night at a well-located hotel in central Auckland.

A stevedore who broke both legs in a fall while unloading a container ship in January will receive $25,000 in reparation from Ports of Auckland.

Auckland's Sky Tower will glow green tonight in celebration of St Patrick's Day.

There’s no doubt St Patrick’s Day is great craic. To get into the spirit, we bring you five of the best places to get amongst the festivities.

Silo Theatre brings flair to the stage adaptation of a delightful modern fable by Dutch writer Guus Kuijer.

It's valued at more than $1.5 million and situated in the sought-after Grammar zone - and it could be all yours for just $1. But there's a catch.

Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway has been cleared following a five-car crash earlier this morning.

Construction of Ponsonby's new $220 million Vinegar Lane and Cider Building projects is well under way.

The High Court has quashed a businessman's $40 fine for stopping in a loading zone to deliver files to his office.

A man charged with dangerous driving following a dramatic crash on the Auckland motorway earlier this year has failed to appear in court today.

At certain levels of humanity - mainly mid-level businessmen and prime ministers - the ability to not suck at golf is mandatory.

A 34 year-old man has been charged in connection with a brutal home invasion in central Auckland which left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

An extended programme of events will help Auckland celebrate the Year of the Sheep, writes Sarah Ell.

Catherine Smith checks out waterfront activities celebrating the Volvo Ocean Race.

The Auckland Lantern Festival opened in Albert Park with a bang last night with firecrackers, lion dancers and cultural drummers.

Two further Queensland fruit flies have been found in central Auckland, taking the toll to seven.

Auckland Council has been told it already has the power to pass a bylaw to prohibit prostitution in specified public places.

Love or hate the idea of Precinct Properties' 36-level, $550 million downtown Auckland waterfront skyscraper, let's get the negatives out of the way first.

A big step forward in the City Rail Link project has been announced, revealing details of underground tunnels built near the waterfront.