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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.
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.
Hair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim Kardashian
Auckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.
'The evidence is stacked against me': What an accused baby murderer told police
His biggest fear, Tipene Te Ahuru told a detective, was to become like his abusive father.
Auckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-old
He was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.
'Lovely kid': Auckland police make arrest after fatal Papatoetoe hit-and-run
The arrested woman is set to appear in court next month.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
Head Hunters member pleads guilty to ambush killing of Mongrel Mob boss
Daniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back.
One hurt in gas explosion at industrial site
Gas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.
Pedestrian killed in Papatoetoe hit-and-run was 14-year-old boy
Alcohol and speeding were believed to be factors in the collision, principal says.
Auckland pedestrian killed in hit and run
The person died late yesterday on Great South Rd.
Auckland police swoop on 94 petrol stations amid crime wave
Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.
Petrol station worker assaulted by hammer-wielding robbers
The offender's hammer narrowly missed the man's head during the assault.
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Rekkha Yoga founder on getting the ancient practice off the mat
The yoga in social media and studios might sometimes be far removed from its roots.
Auckland petrol station robbed overnight
The offenders left in a stolen vehicle, which was abandoned a short time later.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.