A woman who died after a crash in Karaka was an off-duty cop, police say.

Fire crews were called to a large shed fire in Karaka, south of Auckland, early today.

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

Karaka resident says his daughter was turning at green arrow when bike smashed into her.

Police spotted the rider travelling at "excess speeds'' about 9.20am in Waiuku.

Bloodstock business branches out to accommodation.

Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.

The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.

Residents of the suburb where Denver Chance was found dead have reacted with shock.

As it stands, just a handful of horses will qualify for Peters' $4.8m tax deduction.

Twelve-year picked for prestigious music school wants to be doctor.

Five people have died in crashes on roads around the country so far this weekend.

Words to express gratitude to rescue helicopter saviours hard to find, dad says.

Emergency services are attending the crash in South Auckland.

Oakland Rd in Karaka has been closed for more than an hour.

Thousands flocked to the best events of Auckland Anniversary weekend.

Holly Ryan checks out preparations for the big event at Karaka.

The world-renowned Cambridge Stud has been sold.

The man "praying to God" he would be found.

Emergency services attended a suspicious car fire early this morning south of Auckland.

A record $30 million was spent on horses at yesterday's Karaka bloodstock auctions.

New Zealand's thoroughbred horses have caught the attention of one of the world's most powerful men.

An Auckland rugby referee who suffered a fatal heart attack during a game committed himself fully to everything he did. Graham Eddy

This property is ideal for horse lovers or those who just want to enjoy the countryside, writes Leigh Bramwell

One person is trapped after a car hit a power pole south of Auckland this morning.

Landowners on three Auckland sites who were told to hurry up or lose fast-track building rights 16 months ago have sat by while land values have skyrocketed.

Two people are in hospital, one after becoming trapped in a two car crash in Karaka, south Auckland.

Residents of a seaside suburb are unhappy a children's playground is going ahead, saying it will attract undesirables leaving needles and condoms.

A second person has died in Middlemore Hospital following a two-car crash at Karaka, South Auckland.

Auckland's top-end hotels and restaurants are being kept busy as horse buyers from around the world descend on Karaka for the National Yearling sales.