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15-minute consults causing more delays for patients, say GPs
One in four Kiwis avoid GPs due to long appointment wait times.
Machete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heist
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South Auckland
Emergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.
Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge
Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.
Oriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZ
The restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraud
Little did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.
Kidz First Christmas campaign and party
Margi Mellsop talks about the Kidz First Christmas campaign and party for families held at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Video / Alex Burton
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'
$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.
Repeat offender prison-bound again after blasting hole in hotel room door
David Mane was already on parole for shooting a man in the stomach in Northland.
'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boy
Tere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.
‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically
A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.
Auckland school locked down after youths allegedly mug victim at nearby train station
The victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.
Six people in custody after vehicle crimes in Counties-Manukau
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
Developer, contractor fined $131k for cutting down tornado damaged pine
Now Zulfikar Ali and a contractor are paying the price ... and it's not cheap.
Comanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZ
Police and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.
Shop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crime
Protesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.
'Totally unacceptable': Three arrests over violent jewellery store robbery
The jewellery owner store owner suffered a fractured skull and needed surgery.
Jewellery store owner suffers skull fracture, needs brain surgery after violent robbery
Police are still on the hunt for offenders.
Have you seen Tupaea? Papatoetoe 18-year-old missing
Police and Tupaea’s family have concerns for her wellbeing.
Armed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe
16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.
'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shooting
Police are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.
Armed offender on the run after shooting at South Auckland hotel
Police say no injuries were reported.
Youths to face court over South Auckland crime spree in stolen car
The youths were caught by police after a Māngere break-in and a fleeing-driver incident.