'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard
The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.
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Police investigating possible shooting in Manukau
This is the third shooting in South Auckland in 48 hours.
South Auckland students preparing for trip of a lifetime to Nasa
16 rangatahi are heading to Advance Space Camp at US Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.
Auckland crime: Takapuna vape shop, Otara supermarket latest ram raid targets
Vehicles were used to gain entry at both premises.
Two dairies ram-raided and six teens arrested overnight
Police say their helicopter crew saw teens speeding away from the ram raid.
Police seeking man in relation to Auckland indecent assault
The indecent assault occurred in Ōtara on February 22.
Alleged outlaw bikie accused of trying to murder his gang's own boss loses name suppression fight
The man is accused of trying to kill Tribesmen boss “Buzz” Snell during a gang gathering.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
'A score to settle': Gang member who orchestrated revenge plot sentenced for stranger's manslaughter
He was tried twice for murder but jurors instead found him guilty of manslaughter.
Tribesman member pleads not guilty to attempted murder of own gang's boss
Dion 'Buzz' Snell was shot at a rugby league celebration in Ōtara in early November.
Homeless at 15, in prison at 16: Killer Beez member gets home detention after drive-by shootings
The gang warfare in November 2020 terrorised Ōtara over the course of a day.
Three arrests after Toa Samoa celebrations shut down Ōtara town centre
Large numbers of fans gathered in Ōtara last night.
Opinion: Proud to be Samoan and what Toa Samoa has done to inspire us all
Toa Samoa has united Samoans around the world and inspired a new generation.
Toa Samoa fans gracious in defeat as Australia wins RLWC final
Otara's dedicated fan zone for Toa Samoa fans has seen a huge night already.
More fan zones set up ahead of Samoa and Australia Rugby League World Cup final
More official fan zone events have been announced ahead of Samoa and Australia final.
Killer Beez gang member who terrorised community with daylight drive-bys jailed
Residents described extreme terror as bullets lodged in their homes.
Lifu Petelo Mua'au will bring his Samoan cultural upbringing to South Auckland
New South Auckland cop wants to use his culture to heal whānau.
Black Power defence: Murder accused said endangering gang president akin to death warrant
Jurors found Timothy Huriwaka guilty of manslaughter instead of murder.
Serious crash in Flat Bush involving vehicles and cyclist, truck rolls in Ōtara
Roads are closed after both crashes.
Abandoned Ōtara building on fire
The building was 'well involved' in the fire when Fenz arrived.
Deserving school wins new basketball court
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate students were 'over the moon, jumping around' over the win.
'A score to settle': Murder defendant stewed in jail for a year before revenge attempt, prosecutors say
Another man has already pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger that night.
Ōtara baby death: Defendant's overseas parents fear banishment from village, court told
The defendant's mother said she fears villagers will burn her house down.
Another Killer Beez gang member pleads guilty to sloppy revenge plot that terrorised Ōtara
Multiple homes were shot at, including neighbours of the intended targets.
Killer Beez member admits drive-by shootings spurred by stolen patch
Paul Cassidy pleaded guilty to shooting at homes on three Ōtara streets.
Man pleads not guilty to murder following death of infant in South Auckland
The infant was taken to Watford Medical Centre in May with critical injuries.
Patch revenge: Prison for Killer Beez member who choreographed gang warfare
Gang members arrived from as far as the South Island to participate, authorities said.
Ōtara-inspired bar wows patrons in France
A bar in Nice is being noticed on social media for its connections to New Zealand.
Murder charge laid a month after South Auckland baby death
New charge after infant with critical injuries dies at South Auckland medical centre.
Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat
To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.
Plea from residents: 'Stop destroying Ōtara'
"We need spiritual weapons, the greatest being prayer."
Auckland shootings: Man arrested after car shot at in Māngere Bridge
Police were called to shootings in Māngere Bridge, Favona, Massey and Ōtara yesterday.
Fire crews, police responding to 'suspicious' house fire in Ōtara
Police: No indication anyone has been injured.
Man charged with ram raid spree at two different Auckland malls
The 20-year-old is alleged to have nabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewellery.