Papers show budget for artwork on Auckland's Queens Wharf now scaled back to $1.5m - still $500K more than was originally planned. And it won't be finished on time either.

AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has acquired the SkyJump and SkyWalk attractions at Auckland's Sky Tower.

Yay, 72 hours of weekend awaits. With maybe even a touch of summer. Get going, writes Catherine Smith.

Some call him creepy, others call him a piece of cultural history - either way Auckland's giant Santa has been saved from early retirement.

Groupe F’s latest extravaganza opens newly ‘annualised’ arts event in March.

Auckland's Heart of the City, allegedly ripped off by its former chief executive, has not ruled out civil proceedings or complaints to the Serious Fraud Office if irregularities are found.

Elisabeth Easther bunked down at Kelly Tarlton’s with two small fry in tow, and discovered a whole new meaning to the word 'seabed'.

Handpicked, the best activities for your weekend agenda.

Elisabeth Easther bunked down at Kelly Tarlton's with two small fry in tow, and discovered a whole new meaning to the word 'seabed'.

A city break in this centrally-located hotel leaves Courtney Whitaker impressed.

Yesterday, a massive power cut hit Auckland's leafy eastern suburbs. Many palatial homes and popular cafes are still without power, and police are crediting BMW drivers with taking care on the roads despite no traffic lights.

Auckland's Heart of the City chief, charged with evading nearly $2 million in taxes over 22 years, is alleged to have created fictitious invoices to filter money into his own bank accounts.

The Herald looks at how the Auckland blackout affected each suburb and what residents and shop owners did to cope.

Almost 40,000 Auckland homes are expected to remain without power overnight following a massive outage caused by a fire early this morning.

Sarah Ell takes her crew on Ports of Auckland's fun and interesting free guided water tour.

Elisabeth Easther and her son Theo took a sneak peek at Motat’s newest exhibit Welcome to the Machine, declaring it entertaining, educational and epic.

A pedestrian is in a serious condition in hospital this morning after being hit by a taxi in Auckland overnight.

There's a summery start-of-the school holidays mood with the first of the festivals - spring is well and truly here.

It's that happy time of year for hundreds of thousands of Auckland households - the annual dividend payout from the AECT is in the mail.

One of Auckland's original markets, Victoria Park, is welcoming back stall holders for cottage industry arts and crafts and street food to breathe some life into its lanes.

Sunshine, fresh air, the great outdoors. Spring has got us all anticipating summer. Better get ourselves out there then.

Buyers of hundreds of new Auckland waterfront apartments will escape the leasehold ground rent trap.

Auckland will get something special for the downtown area from the sale of QE Square by Auckland Council, says Precinct Properties chief executive Scott Pritchard.