Burger chain Wendy’s has failed to get a High Court judge to revoke resource consent for a development next to one of its restaurants where a Carl’s Jr is planned.

A decision to name New Zealand's biggest new private prison a place to "move out of the mist" is being called "potty" by justice campaigners.

Wendy's has gone to the High Court at Auckland after a development of a rival fast-food restaurant blocked an exit from one of the burger chain's Auckland stores.

Terry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.

Fire safety officers are disturbed by what appears to be a growing trend in toddlers starting fires by playing with matches and lighters.

Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.

Silver Fern Temepara George stars as the Grand Marshal of the Farmers' Santa Parade this Sunday, leading more than 4000 participants and 280 fantastic floats through Auckland's CBD.

A new bottle store licence has angered residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs after it was 'sneaked through'.

A new prison to be built in South Auckland will bring $1.2bn in economic benefits over 30 years, Judith Collins says.