Simon Wilson proposes some principles to help Auckland council with its town planning.

The West Lynn shops in Grey Lynn are taking a battering from a cycleway project

Students are celebrating after NZ First wins a student loans write-off in priority areas.

This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce

Claire McLintock hopes a new breast cancer drug will give her more quality years.

As soon as they opened up the business bank accounts, the screen went black.

Attitude Pictures is kicking the stigma around disability, Dan Buckingham explains.

Volunteers are devastated after bee park was sprayed with chemicals.

Street artists Adore and GASP have created a unique mural ahead of the Lions Tour.

Father-of-three secretly recorded women undressing and couples having sex.

The chefs have needed to get creative with crops like leafy greens hard to come by

A shop worker hid out the back while robbers stole lollies and cigarettes.

Nearly 200 days later, little Billie and her mum have returned to Australia from NZ.

Contemporary renovation with a crisp white palette has seamlessly married old and new.

A petition signed by 210 children has restored monkey bars to climb on in Grey Lynn Park

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Victim fears her attacker will kill if he is not caught.

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

Daisy Salter survived being born at 23 weeks and two days. Now her parents hope other babies will benefit from a study to predict premature birth.

The High Court has approved a move for more than 400,000 extra homes across Auckland over the next 23 years, developers say.

Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

The High Court has found that the independent panel acted lawfully when it recommended allowing more intensive housing.

Advance voting kicks off in the Mt Albert by-election today, but one of the main candidates is worried no one will turn up.

Power to Pedal founder Eddie Jack explains where his tour company sits within the crowded tourism industry.

COMMENT: Aucklanders are a hypocritical bunch. We pollute our precious inner harbour beaches, we have to drive for hours seeking somewhere to relax.

A homeless man photographed receiving a slice of wedding cake from kind hearted newlyweds has spoken of the touching gesture.

Barefoot and with his belongings in a bag, Miller was brought to tears by the kindness of a couple on their wedding day. Can you help us find him?

Leticia Malakai's death brings the holiday road toll to 19 - the highest since the 2011/2012 period.

Sombre music rang out as the band opened the service with a tribute to Sione Taumalolo, 11, and Talita Moimoi Fifita, 33, killed in the bus crash.

Jacinda Ardern is thinking of standing in Mt Albert as MP David Shearer looks set to quit Parliament.