The weather came to the party yesterday as three days of celebrations to commemorate the City of Sails' 175th anniversary kicked off in glorious sunshine and temperatures in the high 20s.

Cafe Hanoi deserves its fashionable reputation.

There’s something for everyone at this newcomer to the eastern suburbs — especially if you like tomato juice.

Auckland celebrates its 175th anniversary this weekend. The city is alive with festivals, sporting events and outdoor attractions. Here's our guide.

Catherine Smith checks out Auckland Council's and ASB's 175th birthday gift to us.

Emergency services were called to Judges Bay in Parnell where a person has died.

More than 640 drivers were stung with fines during a 24-hour, 84-checkpoint police road safety blitz in central Auckland yesterday.

Police are still trying to find two people who may be linked to a central Auckland home invasion that left a woman with life-threatening injuries early last month.

Residents will next month begin moving in to the new $250 million high-rise SugarTree apartment development between Nelson St and Union St.

Apart from Euro, Apero is the only wine bar we've tried that takes the food side of the experience seriously.

"We gave him a clean-up and he gave us some cuddles." A cat's cry for help prompted a two-day rescue op involving firefighters, the SPCA and drain specialists.

A so-called "roof-topper" has given an insight into a community of young Aucklanders who see gaining illegal access to the city's highest buildings as a passion akin to rugby.

The mighty machine at the heart of the music of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, for 45 years, is being dismantled.

The jury in the assault trial of Blues rugby player George Moala has found him guilty on one charge.

Auckland's oldest bank nearly fell prey to the Government's economic plans in 1870, potentially curtailing the role it would play in the rise of Auckland commerce and community.

The defence lawyer for George Moala's brother says a nightclub fight was caused by "oafish" drunks trying to bait the rugby star.

The girlfriend of an Auckland rugby star said he was trying to protect her when he got involved in a fracas that led to him being charged by police.

The man allegedly attacked by an Auckland rugby star has told the court about the moment he regained consciousness with blood "spraying" from his neck.

Disbelieving Auckland office workers watched as youths risked life and limb taking selfies on the edge of an 18-storey building yesterday.

SkyCity's convention centre proposal has hit fresh turbulence as several high-profile former supporters declined to back the use of public funds to meet cost overruns.

SkyCity often talks up its regional operations, but the beating heart of its business is centred in Auckland where its flagship property generates two-thirds of the company's earnings.

A star Auckland rugby player is on trial accused of attacking two men in a boozy nightclub brawl.

The Sky Tower’s revolving restaurant Orbit will elevate your special occasion.

The menu is a short, sweet list of just three “morning glories” — bacon and egg doonas, toasted muesli and fresh, warm beignets. Plus the perfectly brewed Havana Coffee Co beans.

He was a remarkable man, the father of Auckland. One of the city's first two European settlers, he built the first house, set up the first business, opened the first shop and was the first exporter.

Auckland councillor Dick Quax has been causing a stir online with flippant comments about public transport and the regular presence of police in an Auckland suburb.

Police chasing a violent offender in Auckland were helped out by a bystander who tackled the man, bringing him down and allowing police to handcuff him.

Mayor Len Brown has named big-brand international retailers Apple and Tiffany & Co as potential candidates to open their first New Zealand stores in Auckland.