New ZealandPolice thank brave Papatoetoe mumPolice have praised a Papatoetoe woman who came to the rescue of her neighbour.27 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandDome Valley case: Head bashed in spatA teenager was left for dead after a meth-fuelled attack, a jury has heard.27 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandHome invasion: Brave mum to the rescueA brave Papatoetoe mother didn't hesitate to confront three weapon-wielding men who bashed and robbed her elderly neighbour.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's horror wait for ankle surgeryPeople with broken bones are facing agonising delays to have surgery because of an unprecedented number of patients.26 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandCrashes add to motorway chaosCommuters who live in South Auckland and work in the city are likely to spend well over an hour in traffic this evening.24 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandDad whose dog bit son has sentence adjourned againThe man charged with owning a dog which attacked his own son, leaving him hospitalised, has had his sentencing adjourned for the second 24 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandPilot's lucky escape after plane crashA pilot was lucky to walk away from a plane crash in South Auckland unharmed today.22 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandRelief as no one found in blazing homeRelief as no one found inside a South Auckland home badly damaged by fire.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrial date set for woman charged with toddler's murderA trial date has been set for a 65-year-old accused of killing a toddler in Manurewa, South Auckland in 2015.21 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandBond pilot aimed at work for beneficiariesFinance minister Steven Joyce says socials bonds work a bit like the role of private investors in PPP infrastructure schemes.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandChild burnt in barbecue accidentA five-year-old child has been burnt in a barbecue accident in South Auckland tonight.20 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Papakura homeA car has crashed into a house in South Auckland tonight, injuring three people.19 Feb 09:14 AM
New ZealandFilm 'flipped a switch' for PapakuraA Herald film on a year in the life of Papakura High School has "flipped a switch" in the students' minds, says one of the film's star talents.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsAvondale, Mt Roskill to get more housesAvondale and Mt Roskill could be next in line for large-scale housing projects, the Government says.13 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandDigger ruptures gas main in MangereEmergency services closed off part of a busy road in Mangere, South Auckland, after a gas main was ruptured by a digger.13 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandUnder the Bridge: Poor schools miss outRadical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: It's about crimeIn Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.11 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't mean we're a bad school'Students at Papakura High School are striving to change the community's perception of their school, one of the country's most disadvantaged.10 Feb 10:36 PM
EducationUnder The Bridge: 'They fly as high as anyone else'Learn more about The Rising Foundation, a charity helping students from schools like those in Under The Bridge, the Herald's documentary project.09 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandAlone on Valentines Day? Adopt a dogAuckland Council are promising singletons they will never be alone again if they adopt a dog from one of the three Auckland Council animal shelters in Silverdale, Henderson and Manukau.09 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: A sense of hopePapakura High School has a falling roll, and as far as results go, it's among the worst schools in the country. But there is hope.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'What I'm seeing is a frightening disparity'In this video, school staff including principal John Rohs discuss the impact of a variety of social issues on the students.08 Feb 10:12 PM
New Zealand'I poured my heart into that song'Melevesi's song <i>Under The Bridge</i> was recorded at BigPop studios this year for the Herald film of the same name, about a year inside Papakura High School.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Battling the OddsAt the edge of the city and margins of society, a school is fighting back.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic crawling after motorway crashNorthbound traffic is crawling on Auckland's Southern Motorway due to a crash.07 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Behind the scenesA team of journalists spent a year inside one of the country's most underprivileged schools filming the <i>Herald's</i> first long-form documentary.07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Part 1 - Ghost SchoolThree students are completing their final year at the beleaguered Papakura High School.07 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: The school that's fighting backAt the edge of the city and the margins of society a school and its students are battling for a brighter future. This is the story of a year inside their world.07 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHerald's film debut goes live todayUnder The Bridge marks the New Zealand Herald's first foray into long-form documentary making.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetired champion greyhound mauledThe owners of Sammy, also known as Sergio, say they stopped counting when the vet bill reached $6000.06 Feb 06:01 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland crash: Person criticalA person is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious crash in South Auckland this afternoon.03 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandBashed Papakura man backs PM's crime planIncreased police numbers are good, as long as violent and anti-social crimes are targeted, bashing victim says.02 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway scrub fire flares up againFirefighters are attending a small scrub fire on the side of Auckland's Southern Motorway this afternoon.02 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland buses: How punctual are they?New figures from all 280 bus services around Auckland show the percentage of time each service arrives within five minutes of its scheduled arrival.02 Feb 02:48 AM
