Latest fromSouth Auckland
Slain Pakuranga mum remembered
The family of young mother Jackie Allister is dumbfounded at her murder.
Bank robberies more brazen, violent
Authorities say a string of brazen and violent bank robberies in Auckland are probably linked, after a shotgun-wielding bank robber wished a terrified customer a Merry Christmas before taking off with about $100,000 cash.
Pair found dead in Auckland suburb
Police were this afternoon continuing inquiries into events leading to the deaths of a man and a woman overnight after a reported domestic incident.
Drink drive victim had beaten cancer
A 55-year-old woman had just beaten the cancer she had battled for 10 years when a teen, nearly five times over the youth drink driving limit, crossed the centre line and smashed into her car. He was jailed today.
Dead teen driver was runaway, CYF reveals
The 13-year-old killed when he drove into a fence had been hidden by his family after running away from a caregiver.
Teen died instantly in horrific Auckland crash - police
Driver error may have resulted in the death of a 13-year-old driver in south Auckland this morning, say police.
Boy, 13, killed in crash - four others flee
Four people are believed to have fled a crash in Manurewa in which a 13-year-old died.
Goff says Labour will not bow to Hawkins' threats
Phil Goff has made it clear that it is not up to MP George Hawkins to decide who will replace him in his Manurewa seat.
Labour in turmoil over MP's threat to resign
MP George Hawkins is threatening to force a byelection if the party selects a replacement Manurewa candidate he dislikes.