Police are appealing to the public for anyone who witnessed a stabbing in Ponsonby.

A man is in hospital after being stabbed while on Franklin Rd admiring Christmas lights.

The man is in a serious condition in hospital, police say.

Part of Franklin Rd, famous for its Christmas light display, was cordoned off last night.

Police say the man was assaulted late in the evening.

Over 1300 people signed petition against turning Pt Chevalier Kindergarten into a daycare.

It's lights on for Santa at Franklin Road- with one special guest.

Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan was mugged in Ponsonby yesterday.

Labour Party MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan had her bag snatched in Ponsonby yesterday.

Homes without power overnight.

Rather than pay, she cut off the clamp and paid for a new tyre instead.

A parking folly has left an Auckland couple $760 out of pocket.

A major power outage in Auckland CBD has resulted in multiple traffic signals being out.

Police investigating claim radio host was sexually assaulted in Auckland cab.

Te Kuiti sheep get a Ponsonby makeover for Moa's Station IPA beer launch.

Punches were thrown and foul language used in the 30-strong brawl outside a Ponsonby bar.

Auckland Kindergarten Association has backed down on changing hours and holidays.

Ponsonby supermarket evacuated after burglar alarm fills the shop with smoke.

Sue Bradford says she is "terrified" by the release of a new book about her life.

Where were people hit hardest by crime over the last few years - and why? Find out here.

Auckland artist Zoë James is protesting the cost of sanitary products.

6hrs a day of institutionalised education is too long for young children, critics say.

Mt Albert Grammar School has named a sports field after rugby great Bryan Williams.

A Ponsonby real estate agent has been sacked after pleading guilty to meth charges.

The wet weather is hitting shoppers in the pocket as fresh produce shortages continue.

Digital agency Motion Sickness is doing its own thing, and doing just fine.

Perhaps surprisingly, buying in bulk is not always the cheapest way to get your groceries.

Zac Franich was spotted getting a beer with Aussie reality stars in Ponsonby.

A couple living on a busy street have a novel solution to solve parking woes.

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