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Manurewa Marae calls for support after surge in tests, vaccines and parcels
The marae swung into action as soon as lockdown was announced a week ago.
Visually impaired student in wheelchair 'almost killed' on first day of school
"Were [this] a decile 10 high school...these issues would not exist," principal says.
Auckland house prices: Find out your suburb's likely valuation
Auckland Council will reveal its council valuations in October. Get an early peek here.
Taking back the streets: Meet the South Aucklanders standing up to violence
Can chess clubs, barbecues and cultural dance save youth from gangs?
Chasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?
NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
Police called to firearms incident in Manurewa
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a firearms incident in Manurewa late last night.
Fantastic Four: The schools walking the Treaty talk
Four schools recognised on efforts to better recognise Māori language and culture.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
NZ's crucial Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives early
A shipment of 150,000 vaccines has arrived two days early.
Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?
Two councillors are calling out the lack of funding for South Auckland facilities.
Tornado carnage fails to dampen community spirit
Builders, with hands on hips, surveyed the damage while their lackeys pulled out rubbish.
South Auckland tornado: More than 1200 homes affected, 60 uninhabitable
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
Police attend disorder incident in Manurewa, Auckland
There has been an altercation between two groups in Manurewa.
Watch: 'Pretty pain-free' - PM gets Covid-19 jab
Jacinda Ardern says first jab was "pretty pain-free".
'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in South Auckland
The accident on Weymouth Rd, Manurewa, was reported to police at 4pm.
Covid-19: Confusion over Auckland vaccination booking waits
Some Auckland vaccination centres appeared to be booked until the end of July.
Security guard held up at gunpoint in aggravated robbery
Sum of cash taken in aggravated robbery in Manurewa in the early hours of this morning.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Manurewa hit-and-run
The incident happened on Jellicoe Rd, Manurewa.
Whānau and whakapapa honoured in first Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture award
'Whānau isn't just names on a paper, it's people, it's stories, it's smirks in a photo.'
The parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental health
Covid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.
Jellicoe Park death: Accused men appeal name suppression lapse
Men who deny murder and aggravated robbery charges appeal for continued name suppression.
Police probe drive-by shooting in Manurewa
No injuries were reported at the scene, near both a primary school and a kindergarten.
Meth, $100k cash seized in South Auckland raid
Two people face court on charges of importing and supplying meth.
The Auckland suburb that's getting 200+ speed bumps
Cr Daniel Newman said if other suburbs saw what is happening they would be jealous.
Police raids: Two men arrested, guns, cash and drugs seized
The investigation is ongoing and further charges are likely.
Watch: 'It was like an earthquake' - Car smashes into Auckland restaurant
Diners and staff cowered as a car drove through the restaurant's plate glass windows.
Unmasked: The Auckland bus drivers not wearing face coverings
Virus expert questions Covid-19 mask mandate in our largest city following Herald survey.
'We thought he was scanning the codes': Grandad's phone full of QR code photos
Sola Vuna has shared a heartwarming story and a wake-up call about how to use Covid app.
Dairy owner shot in leg during Manurewa robbery
Inquiries are underway to identify and locate the offenders.
Sad tale of synthetic cannabis death: Coroner 'dumbstruck' man was left to die
Patrick Kidwell had a history of drug and alcohol use.
Rowdy Auckland: Nearly 300,000 noise complaints in five years
Ratepayers have spent millions of dollars trying to keep the peace.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.