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Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockey
He has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.
Auckland family tragedy: Slain mum's protection order, husband faced jail
Man who allegedly killed wife was facing prison time for an earlier family harm incident.
Puurfect burglar: Police attend van breakdown, find kitten stuck in engine
Police managed to avoid a cat ... astrophe.
Double death at Papatoetoe home: Condition of critically hurt 4yo improves
Nearly two weeks after the tragedy, the four-year-old boy is in a stable condition.
Funeral held for woman slain in Papatoetoe tragedy, son fights for life
A funeral has been held for Sherine Nath, killed at a Papatoetoe house on December 30.
Papatoetoe tragedy: Police name couple found dead at house
Those found dead in the South Auckland home were husband and wife.
Boy, 4, still critical two days after Papatoetoe incident
A 4-year-old boy found critically injured in Papatoetoe this week remains critically ill.
Papatoetoe deaths: Shocked community support 4yo fighting for life
Businesses in Papatoetoe have rallied around to respond to the tragedy.
Double death in home: Families 'devastated' at tragedy on quiet street
Christmas lights hang above the door of home where two died.
Boy fighting for life after man and woman found dead in Auckland home
A boy remains in a critical condition after two adults found dead in Papatoetoe.
'He looked lifeless': Residents in shock after two found dead, child critically hurt
Residents had been left feeling shaken after two people died in quiet suburban street.
Man and woman found dead, child critically hurt in Papatoetoe
Man and woman are dead and a child is in a critical condition in hospital.
'Extremely reckless': Woman steals police car containing firearms
A 31-year-old woman has leapt into an empty police car and driven off.
Deadly day: Two people die in pre-Christmas roading tragedies
Two people have died on our roads today.
Govt the 'golden egg' for housing investors
Investors are targeting South Auckland with the express purpose of getting Govt money.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Papatoetoe leisure centre
Six fire crews are at a large blaze at a leisure centre on Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe.
Students start returning to measles schools
Measles case at school ball has not been confirmed yet.
Measles outbreak: More than 1000 Auckland school students being kept at home
Measles threat for winter tournament hosting 25,000 secondary students.
Police praise man who pulled crash victim to safety
"His actions in no doubt assisted emergency services this morning," say police.
Power being restored after car crashed into pole in Papatoetoe
A car crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hillcrest and Station Rds in Papatoetoe.
'The car's on fire ... get out:' Hero saves crash victim
A man who stopped to help a victim of a car crash in Papatoetoe is being hailed a hero.
'Devoted' dad's lonely death in a council flat
"It's too late for Dad, maybe we can stop this happening to someone else," daughter says.
Charcoal warning: Critically-ill couple were burning fuel inside
The couple were found unconscious the next morning by one of their sons.
Two people critical after burning charcoal indoors
The two people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Auckland school choice set to tighten
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
Child snatching bid: Families told to be vigilant
A man attempted to snatch a Papatoetoe South School student last Friday.
Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants
Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".
Man tasered and arrested at large house fire in Papatoetoe
The fire started just before 11.30am at a property on Carlie St.
Person dies after car smashes into clothing shop in Papatoetoe
A person died after the vehicle they were in smashed into building at Papatoetoe.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Gang wars: Shootings 'the worst in 60 years'
Six firearms-related incidents since February leave residents living in fear.
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire destroys their home
Ray and Reta Milovale couldn't do anything as flames engulfed their Papatoetoe home.