A mum has been killed in her own home.

A woman in her 20s has been killed at a house in Manurewa, police have confirmed.

Police are investigating a homicide in South Auckland.

The pair are being described as "amazing" and "strong-spirited" by their community.

Herald investigation: More and more children treated in hospital for severe dental decay.

The drivers were involved in two separate crashes in south Auckland, leaving four injured.

Kiwi students are trialling tests to measure their "21st century skills" such as tenacity.

South Auckland bus driver recovering in hospital after stabbed in front of passengers.

A bus driver is in Middlemore Hospital after being stabbed in Manurewa.

The crash at the corner of Redoubt Rd has left a woman trapped in her vehicle.

'When I gave it to him he stopped crying'

Man seriously injured after being reportedly assaulted at gunpoint in Clendon.

Herald on Sunday story of boy's generosity leads to offer of work for homeless painter.

When Uili saw a homeless man crying he just wanted to help.

A driver is threatened before his car is stolen and two shops are targeted by robbers.

A 16-year-old boy who rolled a quad motorbike is among the injured.

Teen mums can be a source of outrage, but their challenges can have positive outcomes.

A scheme offering new teachers up to $17,500 to teach in low-decile schools has flopped.

Bodi McKee let out a cheer as he left the room after not guilty verdict.

Children's schoolwork is suffering as rising rents force more low-income families to move.

Jury to decide on the guilt of a man accused of murder over a shooting in a driveway.

Withdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.

Victim was found unresponsive at Manurewa's Backyard Bar about 3am.

A fleeing car was spiked, crashed into a power pole, then burst into flames.

A disgraced realty agent accepted a $10,000 "finder's fee" from a potential buyer.

Church staffers became worried when he hadn't risen when they served morning tea.

Transience has hit a record high in low-decile schools as the housing crisis hits children

Bulging Auckland schools will get 41 new classrooms costing $21 million.

Man hiding in dark basement shot at police hunting him.

From one of the worst to one of the best: Manurewa Intermediate wins supreme award.