Latest from North Shore

Auckland: Moving to the shore

Even before the bridge linked it to the city, people were spreading out across the North Shore in anticipation.

Auckland: The last bastion

Ngati Whatua's grievance over land loss came to a head in the late 70s with the occupation of Bastion Point

Auckland: The bridge builders

Auckland fought for its harbour bridge for almost 100 years - and fell in love with it when it soared over the Waitemata.

Auckland: Fighting the sprawl

As the city spread beyond the isthmus, planners worried about how to contain the population

Police concerned for missing man

<i>Jam Organic Cafe</i>, Takapuna

We came here because we'd haunted the place all summer before hitting the beach.

Retail Therapy: Model call

If you are a size 16 or over and always wondered if you had it in you to be a model, now's your chance.

Sailor admits crew assault while drinking

Over the teacups

As our cafe scene becomes increasingly sophisticated, the humble cuppa is having a surge of popularity.

Our next top chefs

Virgil Evetts and Diana Clement discover the public can benefit from student chefs learning on the job, with great food at bargain prices.

Beauty: Airheads

First the nail bar, now the blowdry bar ... convenience comes to town.

North Shore game for All Whites

Prisoner loses appeal over child visit rights

Candidates offer fresh look for boards

Rugby: Harbour outclassed by southerners

Canterbury conjured up their best performance of the season to steamroll North Harbour.

<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half lives

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

Shore's biggest build in decade

<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?

One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.