New Zealand$13m Lotto win yet to be claimedOne lucky Aucklander is yet to claim a late Christmas present of a cool $13 million Lotto win.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil's leaky home appeal failsA Supreme Court ruling has left NZ's 1.4 million ratepayers more exposed in the leaky-building fiasco.17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Tools of the tradeCloud Nine has a great Christmas deal on its groundbreaking The O induction pod for heated rollers.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrowned teen 'just getting his life together'Raphael Alualu was just beginning to make something of his life when it was tragically cut short.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFatal diving spot 'shouldn't be closed'A local politician says a popular diving spot on Auckland's North Shore should not be closed down despite the death of a teenage diver.01 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice name boy found in lakePolice have named a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into a North Shore lake yesterday.30 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandDivers scour lake for teen jumperDivers are looking for a 16-year-old who disappeared after jumping into the water from a cliff.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen missing after lake jumpPolice divers will this evening start their search for a 16-year-old boy who failed to resurface after diving into Lake Pupuke in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon during an organised youth group activity.30 Nov 05:22 AM
LifestyleGet the boot in for fast fitnessDiana Clement donned military-style attire, rising at the crack of dawn to give the latest fitness craze a go.19 Nov 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Viva</i>'s 2010 Auckland takeout awards<i>Viva</i>'s team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.09 Nov 09:45 PM
Lifestyle<i>Pinot Plus</i>, TakapunaAttentive staff help make a success of this Shore wine bar, writes John Gardner.01 Nov 07:45 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Counter cultureTopshop's new affordable and on-trend makeup line will soon be stocked in New Zealand at Takapuna's The Department Store.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black faked ACC invoicesA former All Black, now a chiropractor, has been convicted for fraudulently billing ACC for treatment sessions his clients never received.20 Oct 03:19 AM
LifestyleSpecial FX creature scoops top prize at Body Art AwardsThere was no shortage of fantastical creatures on show at last night's NZ Body Art Awards.02 Oct 08:39 PM
LifestyleHip haunts<i>Viva</i>'s guide to where the fashion crowd are eating, drinking and flirting this season.21 Sep 10:00 PM
GolfFive of the best: Mini golf coursesFor a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Shoddy' hospital accused over deathA 37-year-old man had a fatal heart attack after appendix surgery at North Shore Hospital, and his angry family are demanding answers about his treatment and death.13 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Marvel Grill</i>, TakapunaThe steak knife, which started as a sophisticated dining accoutrement, is now a joke - the consolation prize for competition losers or a bonus for anyone who shops via infomercials.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland: Sprawling southwardsDown the southern motorway, entire state house suburbs were created by the Government.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Jam Organic Cafe</i>, TakapunaWe came here because we'd haunted the place all summer before hitting the beach.24 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleRetail Therapy: Model callIf you are a size 16 or over and always wondered if you had it in you to be a model, now's your chance.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBaby narrowly avoids being crushed by truckA baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.20 Aug 05:40 AM