Latest from Ponsonby

Paul Little: School's message hits a sour note

Can they afford to breed a generation of selfish, entitled and arrogant young people, as promised in the advertisement, writes Paul Little.

Australian specs firm's cut price expansion

An Australian eyewear retailer plans to open up to four more stores in New Zealand.

Stylish hub rises from Ponsonby hole

Supermarket developer says mix of retail, offices and apartments could be the shape of things to come.

Father-daughter team at heart

It may have a slightly more recent history than other restaurants, but family connections run deep at Ponsonby Rd's SPQR.

Ponsonby Road black spot for riders

Crashing off her bike after being hit by a car door on Auckland's busy Ponsonby Rd has put Anna Bracewell-Worrall off cycling to work.

Ponsonby history up for sale

A 105-year-old Ponsonby landmark linked to an infamous murder is for sale - one of several high profile historic buildings to hit the market.

Villas make way for new apartment

Two early 20th-century Victorian villas have made way for a new apartment building metres from Ponsonby Rd, sparking outrage from heritage advocates.

Ram-raiders target high-end handbags

Tattoo regret can be fixed

New imported laser machines mean removal is nearly pain-free and there is no tissue damage.

Ponsonby split risk retail and apartment building

GayTM attacked by vandals

A vibrant 'GAYTM' on Ponsonby Road has been struck by vandals overnight, with the ANZ machine covered in white paint.

Stabbing accused suffered stings on run

A 42-year-old Ponsonby man accused of stabbing a woman in the city-fringe suburb last night received copious wasp stings while he tried to evade police.

Gas leak forces evacuation in Ponsonby

A gas leak in Ponsonby led to the evacuation of many businesses in the area last night.

Sheds and rubble sells for $1.4m

It has no bedroom, no bathroom and no power - but it's just sold for close to $1.4 million.

Ponsonby ditching villa look?

A 14-unit Ponsonby apartment development is planned for a pocket 430sqm site in a street once the domain of character villas.

'Speeding towards oncoming traffic'

A high speed chase this morning saw the driver of a stolen car speeding towards oncoming traffic on the wrong side of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road.

Big names in Franklin Rd fight

A rich lister, a high profile QC, a prominent media couple and an arts doyen are locking horns over the future of Franklin Rd, which attracts hordes of visitors to its street display of Christmas lights.

RSA anger at 'tongue-in-cheek' radio ad

An upmarket Auckland bar has been accused of making "untrue and defamatory statements", after an ad campaign poking fun at the RSA's food.