The sex industry is expanding in central Auckland, with approval yesterday for the Chow brothers to build a 15-storey brothel and hotel building.

With a gun pointed in his face, a security guard swung a bag containing $200,000 into an armoured vehicle, leaving would-be thieves empty-handed.

Auckland has a choice if it wants to open up more of its waterfront - let the port expand into the Waitemata Harbour or lose cargo to Tauranga and Northland.

With the annual Farmers Santa Parade due to make its way down Queen Street tomorrow, we take a look back at some highlights from recent years.

What hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.

A long-standing eatery lives up to its reputation for excellence.

Tasting menus take the stress out of choosing.

A decision on plans for a 15-level brothel and hotel in Auckland's CBD will be out next month.

A man has appeared in court after being charged by police investigating a fatal hit-and-run in the Auckland suburb of Waterview early yesterday.

Hospitality veteran Tony Astle and his restaurant Antoine's will be honoured at a special Taste celebration.

A central city dining venue ticks all the food and service boxes — and allows easy conversation.

The Producer's Market at Taste is the chance to discover exciting new flavours and ideas.

We get the lowdown on favourite foods, kitchen gadgets and dinner guests.

Police are looking for a damaged station wagon after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed in Auckland early this morning.

If watching others at work just isn't quite enough, Taste has you covered with their incredible series of masterclasses in the delicious essentials of whisky, cocktails and coffee.