LifestyleThe Auckland tattoo studio that inks residents for a bag of groceriesInk artist Leroy Roberts is keeping the business grounded within the community he serves.18 May 06:54 PM
CrimeTwo men in hospital, one critical after fight in PapakuraPolice were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.14 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandPerson reportedly seriously injured in car on pedestrian crashPolice said a report of the Papakura crash came through about 6.40pm.14 May 08:40 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 16ha vegetation fire in rural southeast AucklandAbout 20 firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.01 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandThousands of Covid-hit Kiwis seeking welfare support every dayNinety per cent of people are contacted within 24 hours, according to the ministry.18 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland, Northland Covid cases believed double what testing showsIt was estimated 96,275 people in Auckland and Northland had Covid-19 as at Friday.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSouth Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the richThe $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We can't keep up': Papakura Marae struggles with Covid demandMarae says it is struggling to cope with the sheer number of whānau needing its services.05 Mar 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South AucklandDr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.23 Feb 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Appalling': Health providers waiting months for home isolation fundingSome providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow marae are becoming vital community resources in Covid fightHaving never stepped foot on a marae, two Auckland locals left with a new appreciation.09 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandWellness push proves record-breaking success at vaccination sitesMore than 1000 whānau were engaged across four Māori-led sites on Saturday.06 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMāori providers adding free health checks to vaccination driveWhānau looking to check their child's overall health can do so for free.04 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Community isolation overhaul': GP says funds needed for primary healthcareNZ needs to overhaul its community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and healthcare.03 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to listShoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.21 Jan 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow we got home isolation so wrong and how it can be fixedTwo deaths in home isolation could have been prevented, will we see more?03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careFinance experts' verdict on $350 million Winton IPOWhat's the reaction to developer Chris Meehan's audacious NZX/ASX listing plans?03 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandDeveloper upset after Kāinga Ora knocks back plans for small townSunfield is a radical departure from the norm with few cars and an electric shuttle.23 Nov 05:10 AM
New ZealandChild in critical condition after being hit by vehiclePolice are currently in Papakura where a child has been hit by a vehicle.16 Nov 03:23 AM
New ZealandBoy who went missing overnight found by policeThe boy went missing at around 3am.15 Nov 06:43 AM
New ZealandMan sells home, moves islands to escape unruly state house neighbours'New Zealand taxpayers deserve better than being held to ransom by s*** tenants.'14 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandSix arrested in police sting on Rebels motorcycle gangPolice swooped in on a number of properties around the city.29 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandMainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airportsPeople are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.22 Oct 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElderly couple want Auckland Council to halt sale of former family landMark Davis says his parents felt cheated when the Papakura farmland was taken.18 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Supermarket, pharmacy added to growing listWaitākere Hospital is among the latest locations of interest.15 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The ex-firefighter who became one of NZ's worst serial arsonistsA former volunteer firefighter was responsible for torching a dozen Auckland properties.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Under the Bridge' high school out of statutory management after 7 yearsPapakura High has become a place where families want to send their kids, principal says.11 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandLive: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, HamiltonJacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.02 Oct 08:40 PM
New Zealand27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospitalFive unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.01 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition following serious crashPolice were notified about the crash on Grove Rd, Papakura around 7.50pm.21 Sep 08:56 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle house fire in PapakuraFlames can be seen coming from the second floor of the house.21 Sep 06:22 AM
New ZealandFires destroy three North Island homesNo one was injured in the three house fires overnight.16 Aug 05:55 PM
New ZealandTrio lead police on chase from South Auckland to HamiltonThe stolen vehicle was followed by police from Papakura before being dumped in Hamilton.10 Aug 01:11 AM