Gang wars: Shootings 'the worst in 60 years'
Six firearms-related incidents since February leave residents living in fear.
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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.
Police seek information after man hospitalised with gun injury
The man presented at Middlemore Hospital yesterday afternoon with a gunshot wound.
Man critically injured with gunshot wounds in Auckland
Police are currently working to establish the circumstances of the man's injuries.
Woman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersection
The charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.
Police investigating report of shot fired in Papatoetoe
Police received the report of a shot being fired before 2pm.
'Predator' Rewa jailed for life for Susan Burdett murder
Malcolm Rewa bludgeoned Susan Burdett to death with a baseball bat, a jury concluded.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
'Justice merged with truth'
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
'I thought he'd kill me': Rewa survivor's heartbreaking letter
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
Reactions to Malcolm Rewa's guilty verdict
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
Malcolm Rewa guilty of Susan Burdett's 1992 murder
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
Jury deciding verdict in Malcolm Rewa murder trial
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
'You can be sure he's guilty', Crown tells Malcolm Rewa jury
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
Susan Burdett's secret: Friend tells of mystery lover
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
Malcolm Rewa claims secret relationship with Susan Burdett
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."
Watch: Five hurt as test-drive car slams into Papatoetoe house
Car's accelerator jammed and it smashed into the house.
Susan Burdett's injuries described as 'rapidly fatal'
Malcolm Rewa's third trial over the death of Susan Burdett is now in its fifth day.
Missing cockatiel mystery solved in Rewa retrial
The jury pondered: "Photo 33 has a cockatiel in a cage but not in photos 32 and 37."
Rewa retrial: Jury ponders fate of missing cockatoo
Malcolm Rewa is on trial for murder but the jury wanted to know the fate of a bird.
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer accuses Susan Burdett's son of her murder
Malcolm Rewa is on trial for a third time, accused of murdering Susan Burdett in 1992.
Susan Burdett's friend recalls finding body
"I saw her legs over the side of the bed, naked from the waist down."
One in six Auckland schools reopening with vacancies
One in six Auckland schools are looking for teachers, down from one in five last year.
Kids among injured in fatal crash between bus and car
Part of a suburban street remains closed following the crash on Gowing Dr in Meadowbank.
Fire crews extinguish house fire in Papatoetoe
Emergency services fought fire which extensively damaged house.
Fatal bus crash: 72yo woman charged
The Papatoetoe crash resulted in the deaths of two men in April this year.
Schools hit by 'critically low' relief teacher supply
More principals than trainee teachers at Otago University's recruitment day.
Arrests made for robberies that are hitting Auckland bars
On Saturday night, the Good Home gastropub in Birkenhead was brazenly robbed.
Teachers' strike: What can you do with the kids?
"It's an opportunity to create a memory" - parent Keryn Grogan.
Daycare teacher ordered to pay $31k 'directed staff to hit kids harder'
Daycare teacher censured, her registration cancelled and ordered to pay $31,000 in costs.
Agent lied about financial gain from property sale
Agent suspended for 18 months and fined $5000.
Airbnb shock: Homeowners stung with huge rates rises
Up to 3800 Airbnb owners in Auckland expected to be hit by new bed tax.