Latest from Auckland Region

Rise and fall of NZ's most expensive suburbs

Where homeowners hit the multimillion-dollar jackpot - and where their luck ran out.

The downtowners: 45,000 people making a life in central Auckland

The biggest challenges face apartment-dwellers in area one deemed an "amenity wasteland".

Why we should care about the future of the Auckland CBD

The Auckland CBD has become an eyesore - is there any way to salvage it?

Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ

With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.

National's gang-busting social media policy nearly impossible to police - expert

National's proposal to ban gang insignia from social media 'error-prone', expert warns.

Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours

Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.

NZ's wealthiest streets: Herne Bay v Remuera

Where the rich live - and live very well.

'I literally wouldn't be here if it wasn't for blood donations': Sisters' unique bond

Many times Hannah has feared she might not see her sister again.

Ted Johnston: A competent and effective council with a wise leader

OPINION: "Rules, statutes and regulations are my domain, and I will use them."

Viv Beck: Let's back ourselves to make things happen

OPINION: "A night-time economy could ignite our city."

John Lehmann: Let's reconnect Auckland Council, the ratepayers, and the public

OPINION: 'I believe the older Auckland was far more liveable, safer, and rated fairer.'

Leo Molloy: Auckland got lost because it didn't know where it was going

OPINION: "For once in our lives, let's aim really high and do something amazing."

Craig Lord: We have changed and Auckland needs to change as well

OPINION: "A Civic District, a place to visit as a special trip and an entertainment hub."

Wayne Brown: Fixing up downtown means finishing what we've started

OPINION: "We need to literally clean the streets. Rubbish, road cones, graffiti must go."

Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

Life on the ledge: The '90s radio contest that became a marathon battle of wills

25 years ago, 10 Kiwis stepped onto a ledge in an attempt to win $20,000.