Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.

A combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.

Personal transit pods could whisk travellers to and from Auckland airport, argues designer.

The head of Auckland's regional council has joined the chorus of criticism of bus lanes, accusing the Auckland City Council of "revenue gouging".

A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.

The two surviving daughters of multiple-infant killer Dominique Cottrez describe her as a doting mother who selflessly devoted herself to her family.

Veronique Courjault was convicted last year of murdering three of her newborn children. Her husband discovered two of the corpses in a freezer.

The Spencer family's defeat on Waiheke Island is being called a victory for landscape preservation.

The publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.

Ratepayers face forking out $1500 a month to some councillors under the new Auckland regional authority - just to drive to meetings.