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Ex-All Black standing for Papakura Local Board
Keven Mealamu wants to make Papakura a safe place for young and old.
Kids health: NZ kids' big breathing problem
One in 7 NZ kids have breathing problems. And more of them end up in hospital every year.
Mice and men: Rodents run wild in Takanini Countdown
Shoppers flee from mice in Takanini Countdown.
'We've had a gutsful': Truckies say SH1 works a nightmare
Its completion has been delayed by more than a year. When will the Takanini work be done?
Truck crashes into barrier in peak traffic on Auckland's Southern motorway
The one-vehicle crash happened heading south near Papakura.
Council take action on oil dumping in Papakura stream
A company in Papakura has been allegedly dumping oil in the Slippery Creek since 2017.
Three people injured in two car crash in Papakura
One person is speaking to police in relation to the crash.
Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants
Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".
Michael's 'Angels': Women hailed after saving father-of-eight
Michael Vaiking, 51, was on his lunch break when he suffered a life-threatening seizure.
Traffic: Crashes cause delays in Auckland and Wellington
Crashes and breakdowns are causing delays for drivers in Auckland and Wellington.
Buses replace some Auckland train services
Some trains will not operate on the network due to maintenance, Auckland Transport says.
Kids, 10 to 14, arrested in Auckland after Hamilton car theft
The group were arrested in Papakura after a short pursuit, after five hours on the run.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Shot soldier recovering in hospital
The soldier remains in hospital but he is in a stable condition.
Soldier shot during live training exercise at Ardmore base
Soldier said to be in a moderate condition with a wound to his upper arm.
Hamilton to Auckland train service 'to give commuters a choice'
New Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service to be equipped with Wi-Fi.
Serious crash closes road in Takanini
Emergency services are currently on the scene of the incident on Mill Rd.
SAS trooper farewelled in 'moving private service'
SAS trooper Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea was farewelled in Auckland yesterday.
Fault delays Auckland trains until 10.30am
Train delays across the Auckland rail network until 10.30am.
Inside SAS training deaths: By elephant, bomb or error
David Fisher reveals details of NZSAS training fatalities - one involving an elephant.
'Outstanding' SAS soldier killed during training named
He was a soldier, father, friend and proud New Zealander, the Army says.
When will the daily misery on Auckland's motorways end?
Roadwork signs between Manukau and Papakura should be gone by the end of the year.
Gunfire reportedly heard in Papakura, police following up
Residents in the Smiths Ave in Papakura reported they heard gunfire just after 8pm.
Man charged over alleged shooting that left man critical
The injured man was in a critical but stable condition.
Man in critical condition after second Sth Auck shooting
It is the second South Auckland shooting in 24 hours
'They should know the dangers': Family seek answers over unconscious player
'Had he had a broken neck, if he was moved that could have caused paralysis' says partner.
One person seriously injured in Auckland crash
There has been a serious crash between a motorcycle and a car.
Teen jailed for two years for one-punch killing of supermarket guard
The 18-year-old was on bail for other offending when he killed the Serbian national.
Former Kiwi sports star admits drink-drive charge
Former Kiwi international sports star Adam Parore admits drink driving.
Community in shock after Denver Chance death
Residents of the suburb where Denver Chance was found dead have reacted with shock.
Denver Chance: Body found, murder-accused in court
Police have charged a man with the murder of Denver Chance.