Balloonist was New Zealand's first aviation fatality, in 1899

The fire broke near Parnell Gallery shortly after midday.

The Mt Eden restaurant's sushi fries are the latest twist on the classic favourite.

Mystery still surrounds stolen masterpieces a year on.

New owner will expand into training for ICT, teachers and trades in Northland and regions.

The boss of Mossgreen-Webb's says the Auckland auction house isn't affected.

Young men posed for selfies with the woman who was not coherent.

Man lost consciousness in the gym's spa.

The most expensive streets in Auckland are in Herne Bay, Remuera, Epsom and Parnell.

The car's owner claims shoddy work and joyriding; the mechanic says he hasn't been paid.

Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral to be consecrated on October 28, decades after build.

Former PM John Key is now a "performing artist".

Glenfield College's principal has moved to Long Bay College after only 16 months.

The painting of Sir John Logan Campbell has never been seen in public till now.

Goldie, who died 70 years ago today, won popular appeal despite the scorn of some critics.

Students from an Auckland college will have the choice to admit consumption or be tested.

Million-dollar Lindauer art heist in Auckland more sophisticated than first thought.

Principal Russel Brooke said money is not necessarily the driver behind the change.

Art recovery expert says stolen Lindauers are now "radioactive" and no one will touch.

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

Police have described the offenders as two men, both aged between 20 and 30 years old.

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

Witness describes 'extremely traumatic' horror as 20yo swimmer cannot be revived.

Paramedics tried to revive the man at historic Auckland pool but were unsuccessful.

The stolen works of art are worth between $350k and $400k each.

Two paintings by Gottfried Lindauer have been taken during a ram raid.

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Ling Fang Mai has not been seen since last 8pm last Wednesday in Parnell.

Police are looking for a female tourist from China after she missed her flight.

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.