The days of tiny "shoebox" apartments in Auckland could come back if a new rule in the unitary plan is passed.

Hannah Jennings-Voykovich tells Elisabeth Easther how the roller skating community around Western Springs really spins her wheels

New Zealand's biggest listed diversified real estate business told the Asian investment community this week it was one of the world's top performers in its sector.

Danielle Wright traces a well-worn path to the Kitekite Falls, with a history lesson along the way.

The police cordon has been lifting allowing residents back into the worst-damaged neighbourhoods in Hobsonville after yesterday's deadly storms.

Some West Aucklanders affected by yesterday's tornado feel they were not prepared enough to deal with the emergency.

The recovery is underway after a series of deadly tornadoes ripped through Hobsonville, leaving a trail of destruction. Check here for the latest info.

A pet rescue operation was under way last night to find animals left behind when people fled the tornado.

The sky was grey and damp in the morning, and that was supposed to be about the worst of it.

Fierce weather has seen three people killed and hundreds evacuated today, with tornadoes in Auckland and Rotorua.

The latest news on the damage and injuries following a tornado in west Auckland this afternoon.

Three people have been killed after severe weather - including a series of tornadoes - hit Auckland this afternoon.

The police armed offenders squad used flash-bang grenades to apprehend a man involved in a domestic incident in west Auckland last night.

Phil Smith tells Elisabeth Easther Waiatarua has been his family's home for 30 years.

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker doesn't pull any punches in a personal account of the earthquakes that rocked his city.