'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant plan
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Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
'Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fire
Fire crews were called to the scene in South Auckland around 2am.
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
'We don't know why': Musician's home shot up while children slept inside
The bedroom where his grandchildren were in was shot at over 12 times.
Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.
'Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shock
It's the third confirmed drive-by shooting in Auckland in the past fortnight.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse
The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.
'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack
“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.
Police arrest three people on drug charges after Āwhitu shooting
A fifth person who escaped into the bush is still on the run.
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.
Police officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under way
Emergency services were called to the incident around 7am.
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Police are looking for those responsible for a large cannabis operation in Manurewa.
'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'
It started with two friends from South Auckland who had an idea for a new podcast.
Man whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnapping
He said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.
Man slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murder
He woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.
Police find hundreds of cannabis plants in house - and two overstayers hidden in the roof
Indoor cannabis-growing operation described as a "very serious commercial enterprise".
Youth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealed
Teenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'
Destiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagers
The accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.
Person found critically injured on South Auckland street
Police were called to Langiola Dr, helped take someone to hospital with serious injuries.
Māori health advocate Dr Matire Harwood acknowledged with honour
A university dean and Papakura GP has been recognised for her tireless mahi for Māori.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
'Tower of Ōtara': Rickety backyard structure sparks safety concerns
The ramshackle tower has become 'like a tourist attraction'.
Person injured after fleeing from police in South Auckland
Driver-related charges are being assessed for the offender.
Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.
Inside the $15 million cannabis drug bust at former Auckland market gardens
Drug set-up was the largest police have found in Counties Manukau.
Best friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping
"Baby, wake up!" bystanders heard Jovan Pora yell at his partner after the fatal crash.
Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple
'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.
Opinion: Why I started learning the language of my Samoan forefathers
Not understanding my mother tongue made me feel deprived and like I was missing out.
Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.
Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.