Finance firms used 'cynical' repossession tactics which stripped homes almost bare.

Council has voted to start trialling car-free streets in central Auckland next year.

Two women feared for their lives after being beaten and bundled into a car boot.

A petition has been launched calling for sex offender Devonte Mulitalo to go to prison

Traffic is heavy across all of Auckland's main motorways heading into the city.

John Stringer is seeking damages of more than $1 million against Colin and Helen Craig.

The months following her bypass was the "hardest thing physically" she has ever done.

Driver dumped his car outside Sylvia Park Shopping Centre and fled inside on foot.

Palino says his chances are best this year as he planned to get the support of National.

Neville Baker has said he is taking legal advice over a "big wrong" done to him.

SkyCity union members will still march in Pride Parade despite SkyCity axing support.

Parts of the North Island are waking up to a wet weekend and it's set to last for a while.

Police have closed an inner-city intersection after a pedestrian was hit this morning.

My Santa refuses to cast women as the big man in red, and Farmers is cutting ties with it.

COMMENT: This discussion deserves respect and patience - far better than it got.

Miller Patane was the unexpected recipient of a newlywed couple's kindness.

Mt Smart has been transformed into an extreme sports playground with tonnes of dirt.

Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?

Male in custody after serious assault in broad daylight.

The contract was awarded to the firm just last month.

Woman still in a critical condition following the incident earlier today.

Police have confirmed they are attending an incident at Anzac Ave.

Japanese motocross rider Taka Higashino is the first person to have driven the Sky Walk.

Police hunt for men who attacked two others with knives outside a Ponsonby bar.

Zac Franich plans to share story of his mental health struggles in hope of helping others.

A bold move and a handmade ring made for the perfect proposal for Grace and Dave.

The fire has been extinguished and crews are monitoring the area.

"They looked like they were professionals... so they should know better."

Year 5 pupil Hanna Blackburn said the bench showed the school was a kind place to be.

Auckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.