One person arrested after child sexually assaulted near Auckland park
A nearby primary school and preschool were on high alert following the incident.
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Police following 'several lines of inquiry' after child sexually assaulted near Auckland park
A nearby primary school and preschool are now on high alert following the incident.
Park benches to be removed after reports of 'indecent behaviour'
A resident complained she was harassed by people who used the seats and felt unsafe.
Police release picture of girl missing from Manurewa
Franque was last seen at her home on October 2.
'Terrible crime': Man charged with attempted murder after crash leaves passenger with serious injuries
The offender allegedly intentionally crashed a car into a parked truck.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.
Eight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge
'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.
Home detention for Auckland rugby player whose partner died during kidnapping
“I thought a grown man would run out of tears by now,” the victim's father said.
Fire out: Auckland SH1 car fire causes 8km backlog of southbound motorway traffic
Emergency services were notified of the fire at 2.16pm.
Car crashes into building in Manurewa, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 8.40pm.
'Our children are not skittles': The roundabout with 50 crashes in five years
The Clendon community wants Auckland council to rethink safety measures for the area.
Watch: Car almost hits pedestrians in 'incredibly serious' three-vehicle Manurewa confrontation
Video has emerged of a car swerving onto the footpath in Manurewa.
Opinion: A decade of legal battles to reform Auckland's alcohol policy
OPINION: The policy includes vital provisions to restrict proliferation of bottle stores.
Shane Te Pou: Is a byelection brewing in Tāmaki Makaurau electorate?
OPINION: Hipkins is well meaning and thoughtful, but comes across like an earnest vicar.
Four iconic Auckland buildings get earthquake-strengthening funds
The Leys Institute in Ponsonby has been closed since 2019 due to cracking and bowing.
Te Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosis
Kemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.
Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.
Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events
Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.
'Like winning Lotto': Elderly couple elated to be reunited with pooch feared taken
Messages from across world support elderly couple whose dog was taken from Weymouth home.
'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland
The driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.
'Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shock
It's the third confirmed drive-by shooting in Auckland in the past fortnight.
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.
Kaumātua unhappy Manurewa Marae is at the centre of political storm
Marae chair Rangi McLean says people don’t realise the good work the marae does.
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Police are looking for those responsible for a large cannabis operation in Manurewa.
Man whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnapping
He said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Public inquiry needed over Te Pāti Māori allegations
OPINION: All those involved in the allegations should want a proper inquiry.
Car fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trial
Katelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.
Claims of census data misuse by Manurewa Marae probed by Stats NZ
Former workers claim marae misused census data to help Te Pāti Māori’s election campaign.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
Best friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping
"Baby, wake up!" bystanders heard Jovan Pora yell at his partner after the fatal crash.
Jurors watch last seconds of alleged kidnap victim's life as manslaughter trial begins
Prosecutors say victim was trying to escape when car crashed on motorway.
‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery
Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.
Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."
Large fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flames
Ten fire appliances are still at the scene.