New ZealandPrivate schools lure high-paid principalsFive state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.03 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in PapakuraA man is in a serious condition in Middlemore Hospital following the attack.27 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandFalls mystery: Man's phone cuts outPolice call off search for a man believed to be in the water, and on phone, at Hunua.16 Apr 07:58 PM
New ZealandRubbish: Tale of two sides of a streetOn one side, residents pay $2.30 for orange bags, on the other side they can use any bag.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe final insult: Wrong cemetery plot dugFamily also say Auckland Council cemetery staff asked for a new payment to fix the error.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMotorway closure plannedPart of the Southern Motorway will close for roadworks next weekend23 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen dies after bucket list tickedKiwi teen drove an army tank and a Lamborghini before dying of a brain tumour this week.17 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandSprinklers on despite water crisisAuckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.11 Mar 03:52 AM
New ZealandWater crisis: How to save 20 litres a dayHow much water do everyday activities around the house use?10 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandWatchdog investigates 300 flipping casesReal estate authority reveals it set up a probe into rapid turnover of Auckland houses involving licensed agents.09 Mar 01:17 AM
BusinessFlipped house deal sparks call to protect consumersCall for an overhaul of the Real Estate Agents Act.08 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandA one-in-100-year rain eventSeveral roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.07 Mar 07:01 PM
BusinessFamily home 'flipped' for $81k profitA family of seven sold their Papakura home for $819,000 but it was 'flipped' by an investor on the day of settlement for $900,000.07 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLocal schools should not be losing patronageCOMMENT: Papakura High School and its community are victims of decades of Government policy in social services and education, writes Camilla Highfield.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into Papakura homeA car has crashed into a house in South Auckland tonight, injuring three people.19 Feb 09:14 AM
New ZealandFilm 'flipped a switch' for PapakuraA Herald film on a year in the life of Papakura High School has "flipped a switch" in the students' minds, says one of the film's star talents.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Under the Bridge revisited Under the Bridge was a film that shone a bright light on a school and town too often found in the shadows. Tristram Clayton heads back to Papakura to find out where the cast is now. Watch12 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandUnder the Bridge: Poor schools miss outRadical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: It's about crimeIn Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.11 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't mean we're a bad school'Students at Papakura High School are striving to change the community's perception of their school, one of the country's most disadvantaged.10 Feb 10:36 PM
EducationUnder The Bridge: 'They fly as high as anyone else'Learn more about The Rising Foundation, a charity helping students from schools like those in Under The Bridge, the Herald's documentary project.09 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: A sense of hopePapakura High School has a falling roll, and as far as results go, it's among the worst schools in the country. But there is hope.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'What I'm seeing is a frightening disparity'In this video, school staff including principal John Rohs discuss the impact of a variety of social issues on the students.08 Feb 10:12 PM
New Zealand'I poured my heart into that song'Melevesi's song <i>Under The Bridge</i> was recorded at BigPop studios this year for the Herald film of the same name, about a year inside Papakura High School.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Battling the OddsAt the edge of the city and margins of society, a school is fighting back.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic crawling after motorway crashNorthbound traffic is crawling on Auckland's Southern Motorway due to a crash.07 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Behind the scenesA team of journalists spent a year inside one of the country's most underprivileged schools filming the <i>Herald's</i> first long-form documentary.07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Part 1 - Ghost SchoolThree students are completing their final year at the beleaguered Papakura High School.07 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: The school that's fighting backAt the edge of the city and the margins of society a school and its students are battling for a brighter future. This is the story of a year inside their world.07 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHerald's film debut goes live todayUnder The Bridge marks the New Zealand Herald's first foray into long-form documentary making.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBashed Papakura man backs PM's crime planIncreased police numbers are good, as long as violent and anti-social crimes are targeted, bashing victim says.02 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandDouble-booking appals mournersA double-booking at an Auckland cemetery has left two grieving families devastated.26 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandProposals after man pays for groceriesA good Samaritan who helped an elderly lady at an Auckland supermarket is "overwhelmed" after being flooded with proposals from gushing single women.22 Jan 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Domino's hurt our religious values'A Domino's manager has apologised for "really awful service" after a family accidentally ate pizzas with meat on them, despite being religiously vegetarian.22 Jan 06:15 AM
