Murderer ran errands with partner's body in his boot after strangling her
His shocked family realised what he had done after a bizarre incident outside a Mitre 10.
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'At least $20,000 worth of damage': Auckland supermarket ram raided overnight
The building's structure, water, and power supply have all been damaged.
Man charged after road rage attack in Māngere
A person was taken into custody after the incident.
'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland home
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.
Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.
Seymour responds as heckler disrupts Act launch; Labour launches 'Women's Manifesto'
Karl Mokaraka, Freedom NZs candidate and serial heckler, stood up and started shouting.
Election 2023: Greens promise five weeks of annual leave by 2025
Party co-leader Marama Davidson made the announcement while in Auckland today.
Business Hub: Sir George Fistonich is back on the wine trail
'I always say to people if you want to be successful in life, do what you love doing.'
'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbs
Some Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.
Hurt pride leads to murder: Shooter sentenced for killing teen driver
A jury convicted the gun enthusiast in May but his co-defendant was acquitted.
Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.
Samoan singer shares what it's like living with an incurable disease
“I have lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me", says Vania Lale Peteru-Bunyali, 39.
Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.
'I just wanted the truth': Sobbing witness recalls stab victim's disclosure before his death
Rangiwhero Ngaronoa was 22 when he was stabbed to death in November 2021.
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Deadlocked: Trial for 16yo accused of murdering 17yo friend over Facebook spat derailed
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, died five years ago after she was forced to hang herself.
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Accused labelled 'bitter wingman' and 'vulnerable' bystander as murder trial wraps up
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself in July 2018.
16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifies
Demetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.
Comments about pimples prompted 16yo murder defendant to help torture 17yo 'best friend'
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself after hours of torture.
'I did some bad things', 16yo accused of teen's torture and forced hanging told detective
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself five years ago this month.
'I saw a dead body': Another child witness testifies at teen torture-murder trial, says defendant confessed
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.
Witness: 'Unhinged' woman, not 16yo defendant, orchestrated murder of teen forced to hang herself
Auckland teen Dimetrius Pairama was tortured and killed five years ago.
17yo forced to choose how to die: Witness changes testimony about defendant's appetite for killing
Murder victim Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to decide how she wanted to die.
Former child witness returns to testify on fifth anniversary of teen's killing
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and killed in South Auckland five years ago.
'Hope you have a good life': Murder trial witness recalls slain teen's final words
Dimetrius Pairama's body was found inside a rusted steel drum five years ago this month.
Child witness outlined sadistic treatment of 17yo girl in final hours before murder
Dimetrius Pairama's body was found in a steel drum after she was forced to hang herself.
Crown says resentment over Facebook post resulted in murdered teen's blowtorch torture, forced hanging
The defendant was 17 at the time the crime was alleged to have taken place in 2018.
South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre
Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
Landlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's property
The discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.
Two multimillionaires sell Auckland supermarket in $30m+ deal
A new 10-year lease gives the buyer a long-term income stream from the Australasian giant.