CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimePolice seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrestedTwo TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.25 Feb 10:21 PM
EducationSchool lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certifiedLunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.14 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South AucklandEmergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.04 Feb 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo delugeBringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.19 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZThe restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.04 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandJeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalisedJeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.28 Dec 11:09 PM
Crime$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraudLittle did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKidz First Christmas campaign and partyMargi Mellsop talks about the Kidz First Christmas campaign and party for families held at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Video / Alex BurtonWatch18 Dec 04:43 AM
KahuStudents' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremonyApulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'28 Nov 05:40 PM
Talanoa$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.07 Nov 12:10 AM
CrimeRepeat offender prison-bound again after blasting hole in hotel room doorDavid Mane was already on parole for shooting a man in the stomach in Northland.03 Nov 05:00 AM
Crime'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boyTere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.01 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.01 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland school locked down after youths allegedly mug victim at nearby train stationThe victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.30 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandSix people in custody after vehicle crimes in Counties-ManukauA 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today.17 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandDeveloper, contractor fined $131k for cutting down tornado damaged pineNow Zulfikar Ali and a contractor are paying the price ... and it's not cheap.26 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeComanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZPolice and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.13 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandMore arrests after violent jewellery store robberyFive people have now been arrested.04 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandShop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crimeProtesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.02 Jul 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable': Three arrests over violent jewellery store robberyThe jewellery owner store owner suffered a fractured skull and needed surgery.25 Jun 04:47 AM
New ZealandJewellery store owner suffers skull fracture, needs brain surgery after violent robberyPolice are still on the hunt for offenders.24 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Tupaea? Papatoetoe 18-year-old missingPolice and Tupaea’s family have concerns for her wellbeing.19 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandArmed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.08 Jun 06:42 PM
New Zealand'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shootingPolice are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.22 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandArmed offender on the run after shooting at South Auckland hotelPolice say no injuries were reported.22 May 06:20 PM
New ZealandYouths to face court over South Auckland crime spree in stolen carThe youths were caught by police after a Māngere break-in and a fleeing-driver incident.10 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandHair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim KardashianAuckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.08 May 05:00 PM
Crime'The evidence is stacked against me': What an accused baby murderer told policeHis biggest fear, Tipene Te Ahuru told a detective, was to become like his abusive father.08 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandAuckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-oldHe was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.30 Apr 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Lovely kid': Auckland police make arrest after fatal Papatoetoe hit-and-runThe arrested woman is set to appear in court next month.29 Apr 02:07 AM
ConstructionProtected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more developmentThe man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.23 Apr 10:39 PM
CrimeHead Hunters member pleads guilty to ambush killing of Mongrel Mob bossDaniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back.09 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandOne hurt in gas explosion at industrial siteGas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.16 Mar 01:42 AM
