New ZealandWatch: Controversial 'Tower of Ōtara' pulled down over safety concernsThe wood and corrugated iron structure was adorned with a red bicycle.12 Jun 07:47 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Tower of Ōtara': Rickety backyard structure sparks safety concernsThe ramshackle tower has become 'like a tourist attraction'.02 Jun 12:00 AM
CrimeBest 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.27 May 05:45 AM
CrimeJurors watch last seconds of alleged kidnap victim's life as manslaughter trial beginsProsecutors say victim was trying to escape when car crashed on motorway.20 May 05:32 AM
CrimeAuckland man who beat his baby girl to death can finally be namedBaby Falute's father has kept his identity secret until now, despite lengthy prison term.15 May 03:45 AM
LeagueAuckland U-16 league match called off after spectators attack players: ‘Very shook-up kids’Club officials plan to bring assault charges against those involved.07 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-oldHe was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.30 Apr 10:46 PM
CrimeTribesmen sergeant-at-arms pleads guilty to shooting his own gang's presidentHis attempted murder trial was set to start today. He instead admitted a different charge.15 Apr 12:11 AM
CrimeYoung murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked homeThe killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.25 Mar 12:15 AM
TalanoaOpinion: Polyfest is especially important to rangatahi growing up in diverse AucklandPolyfest lets young people growing up in Aotearoa reconnect with their ancestral roots.23 Mar 02:35 AM
TalanoaWatch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition"When you speak another language, it's powerful." - Bethsharon Mattocks, 13.22 Mar 10:55 PM
TalanoaPolyfest heats up as Pacific stages open for day threeCompetition is heating up as the Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island and Niuean stages open today.21 Mar 09:50 PM
KahuSun comes out to play on first day of PolyfestDay 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.20 Mar 07:15 AM
Crime'I’ve sinned': Father who punched infant daughter found guilty of murderDefendant's lawyers had asked jurors to instead find their client guilty of manslaughter.07 Mar 03:41 AM
Talanoa'What I love about poetry is that you can say what needs to be said'Award-winning Tongan poet Karlo Mila was the voice behind the thought-provoking words.03 Mar 07:30 AM
Crime‘I’ve sinned. I murdered my daughter’: Damning police interview played at dad's trial'I never thought she would die,' the man told police.29 Feb 07:14 PM
TalanoaWatch: 'Our eternal Valentine' - Wife's heartbreaking tribute to Efeso CollinsTraffic management will be in place around Due Drop Events Centre this afternoon.29 Feb 02:50 AM
TalanoaArm wrestler Fred Lam Kam: 'It's given me a purpose'Fred Lam Kam was addicted to drugs a few years ago. Arm wrestling helped him change.23 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaEfeso Collins' funeral: Organisers set plans for huge community farewellHe is currently lying in state until the service on Thursday.23 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandEfeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.21 Feb 05:45 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonFarewell, Efeso Collins - a politician of heart and soul, dead at 49Simon Wilson reflects on the life and political integrity of Green MP Efeso Collins.21 Feb 02:30 AM
CrimeBoth parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.20 Feb 07:25 AM
TalanoaWatch: Emotional haka after shock death of much-loved principalStudents at Rongomai Primary, in Otara, perform a powerful haka to say goodbye.16 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandMajor road closed, hundreds of properties without power after Flat Bush fireResidents are advised to close their windows and doors and stay inside.13 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandPolice search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserveThe man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.08 Feb 01:14 AM
CrimeAuckland teen accused of New Year's Day shotgun murder namedPolice said two teens were critically wounded by a single blast into a car.06 Feb 09:25 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crashDad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.01 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in single-vehicle crash in South AucklandThe Serious Crash Unit remains at the scene and inquiries are under way.22 Jan 06:26 AM
TalanoaFuneral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debtEse Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in ŌtaraA 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.24 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after Ōtara hit and runThe incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.24 Dec 07:30 AM
CrimeDrink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercyThe bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.22 Dec 04:28 AM
