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.
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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.
Duo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his views
Radio host Harnek Singh nearly died after a group of strangers ambushed and stabbed him.
'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzy
The radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.
'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear
'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.
'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at scene
Radio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.
'Just panicking': Witness tells how political assassination attempt devolved into amateur hour
An Auckland-based international talkback radio celebrity was their target.
'The chosen one': Business owner-turned-prison inmate explains how he was recruited to kill
The witness is already serving a sentence for the radio host's attempted murder.
Man missing after setting out for beach walk in east Auckland
Zhichao Wang was reported missing after last being seen at 10am yesterday.
Person killed in Papatoetoe crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on Great South Rd last night.
Major traffic delays after crash in Papatoetoe
Buses have been detoured and traffic is backing up after a crash on Great South Road
'I'm gone': Radio host testifies about attack that almost cost his life
The radio host was stabbed repeatedly after having his car rammed.
Charismatic 'thug': Witnesses disparage man accused of trying to orchestrate radio host's murder
The radio host's on-air comments had rankled critics.
Would-be assassins wanted to burn down radio host's home during his funeral, jurors told
The victim, stabbed over 40 times, has over half a million YouTube followers.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.
Police investigating armed burglary at a house in Papatoetoe overnight
Armed group storm into Papatoetoe house in the early hours of this morning.
Man in custody in relation to house fire in Papatoetoe
A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.
Shopping around: ASX giant puts $58m NZ mall on block
Centre was built in 1991 and comprehensively refurbished in 2015.
Police and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in Papatoetoe
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Police and fire investigations underway after fires in Papatoetoe
Fire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.
Two pedestrians injured, road partially closed after crash
The pair were struck by the vehicle just before 6.30pm.
Ram raiders strike again - Papatoetoe businesses targeted
Ram-raiders have struck again - this time targeting a dairy and a fruit and vege shop.
'Incredibly stupid' or delusional? Jurors set to begin deciding fate of admitted strangulation killer
Trinity Oliver was killed in September 2021, but was it murder or manslaughter?
Murder defendant charged with strangling teen described fight, 'chokehold' on day of her death, friend says
Defence lawyers acknowledge he caused the death of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver.
Million-dollar loss: Auckland house bought for $2.3m sells one year later for $1.3m
Auckland prices still falling, now 21 per cent down on this time last year, Reinz says.
Mongrel Mob boss hit: Murder suspect pleads not guilty after fatal shooting outside church
Today marked the defendant's first High Court appearance since Eliu was gunned down.
'This guy was a maniac': Gun pointed in Auckland road rage incident
Terrified dad says a gun-wielding driver chased him through Papatoetoe at speed.
One seriously injured in crash in Papatoetoe
The victim may have been injured before the crash.
Thieves target Auckland stores overnight
Thieves have hit at least two Auckland businesses - in Papatoetoe and Onehunga.
One dead, two injured in single-car crash in Papatoetoe
Residents near the intersection of Tui Rd and Pembroke St told to expect power outages.
Watch: Dramatic footage shows masked armed robbers getaway after jewellery robbery
Footage shows getaway car driving along footpath, tires squealing as it speeds away.
Staff allegedly assaulted during Papatoetoe jewellery heist
Police received calls of a robbery at the store near Hoteo Ave at 5.20pm.