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The deputy head girl of Waiuku College in South Auckland dedicated her life to helping others "fought harder than anyone".

The sprawling Franklin ward has major infrastructure needs, say locals.

Sarah Higgins, a dynamic high achiever who was an Auckland politician and real estate agent, died suddenly, shocking fellow politicians.

A young Auckland local board representative has died suddenly, shocking fellow politicians who knew her.

The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the six months from February to June to more than $2 million.

Gun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.

Elisabeth Easther straps on her helmet, hops on a mountain bike and lets gravity take its course.

Glamping allows you the best of both worlds, writes Catherine Smith.

This mysteriously neglected side of the Manukau has plenty to offer the curious, writes Sarah Ell.

Natural beauty, action-packed adventure and heritage are here, says Elisabeth Easther.

Whitebait, wild seas and welcoming locals ... Danielle Wright takes her family to Port Waikato.

The scenery out here is so super, you'll want to make sure the designated driver keeps their eyes on the road.

This delightfully rural enclave sits right on the edge of the Manukau Harbour.

The owners of a bach in the fishing village of Kaiaua in Franklin reckon they have the right bait for prospective buyers - dropping their price by $100 a day.

A new report bragging about how cool and grown-up the ‘new’ Auckland is doesn’t even come close to imagining how great this city could be, writes Greg Dixon.

Waitawa Regional Park drew thousands of visitors to the southeast coast when it opened last weekend.

Stephanie Chamberlin takes her family to see the Hunua Falls.

Catherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.

There's no end of things to see and do in the 'white city', writes Elisabeth Easther.

Only accessible by high tide, Motukaraka promises magic and adventure.

Tent, sheltered swims and G&Ts provide Jane Binsley's family with Tapapakanga tranquillity.

Relationship with Auckland council on right path as mayor deals with old political divide

Real estate agent and former city girl Kim-Maree Osborne tells Elisabeth Easther why she and her family think Karaka is a great place in the country.