Photos from the World Cup match between France and Japan at North Harbour Stadium.

A young cyclist is in a serious condition at Auckland Hospital after falling in front of a trailer on the intersection of Quay Street and The Strand in central Auckland.

Fantastic Rugby World Cup opening ceremony, amazing fireworks... just don't mention the transport problems.

Why have one team, when you can have two? Danielle Wright finds adopting a team is adding to the excitement, as well as providing international visitors with a feeling of familiarity and somewhere to celebrate.

Auckland coast guard says despite a large number of vessels on the water last night, the evening was incident free.

Wellington's famous hunter-gatherer celebrity chef sets up an unusual eatery in Auckland's Sky City.

We'll remember 9/11, but we've also got the rugby and a brilliant city.

Photos from the Kathryn Wilson show, which closed NZ Fashion Week 2011.

There is something definitely odd about Ponsonby Rd that confuses me.

The frayed-A logo used to promote Auckland is being dumped and replaced with a new brand.

The award-winning home designed for the Harvey family by architect Michael O'Sullivan makes full use of its compelling surrounds.

Danielle Wright finds there's more than tourism on offer at a three-day showcase of the Pacific Islands at The Cloud.

Angry train passengers including tourists, families and the disabled say they were "dumped" at a....

Photos of dress rehearsals for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony at Eden Park.

A drag act, the live finale of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Britney Spears Oops…I Did It Again (all three minutes and 30 seconds of it), and a story of Good v. Evil.

The World guys just get that by the end of Fashion Week everyone is ready for the party, a lot of theatre and a damn good time.