Dave Watson tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Mt Eden - and asks not just what his community can do for him, but what he can do for it.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has been a key player in withdrawing - and reinstating - funding for the two historic trams in Wynyard Quarter, official papers show.

Should we protect the views, writes Brian Rudman, or slip in a few apartments as some act of reconciliation. Is it any wonder the majority of councillors have doubts.

A house has subsided after a sewage drain is suspected to have collapsed during heavy rain in Grey Lynn in Auckland this morning.

Ivan Davies tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Burswood, a little known gem in East Tamaki's crown.

Auckland's economy grew by 2.8 per cent last year, ahead of its 10-year average and powered by finance, professional services and

Auckland people are being warned to allow extra travel time around the city today because of big sporting events.

With more than 50,000 people living in Auckland's CBD, it's no longer just the retailers and the businesses being inconvenienced, writes Brian Rudman.

Auckland's universities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new buildings, transforming not only their campuses but the shape of the city they serve.

Queen Street turned into a Golden mile today for athletes to test out their best times and the best outfits for the race.

Ali McIntosh is surrounded by beautiful objects at home and at work.

In the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.

A developer has paid $2.41 million for a five-bedroom family home in Epsom, with plans to knock it down and build two new townhouses.

Police are baffled by the discovery of a box of expensive-looking silver cutlery and kitchenware found hidden in the bushes at an Auckland cemetery.

In a bid to cut down unnecessary hospital admissions, five Auckland organisations have set up a temporary 'safe house' for out-of-control revellers.

Aucklanders are now able to go online and discover how their own home and neighbourhoods are affected by the new masterplan, writes Brian Rudman.

As a giant tunnelling machine is packed into 20 shipping containers in China, ready to build Auckland's $1.4 billion Waterview link, a major upgrade is starting on the adjacent Northwestern Motorway.