School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'
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Bollards save building from worse damage after truck crashes
Emergency services arrived at the scene of the crash about 1.30am.
Road rage incident in South Auckland: Trio injured
A person has been taken into custody after the incident.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
Manurewa returns to National League for first time in 30 years
The qualification is a big win for the South Auckland community.
Letele to food thieves: ‘Knock on the door, bro, we’ll give you kai’
Community advocate Dave Letele says hungry kids will miss out after foodbank is burgled.
Death 'threat' on campaign trail for Green Party’s Efeso Collins, man found
Efeso Collins said the threat made him reassess his priorities.
Auckland police's 'ruff' callout after dog's head stuck in kennel roof
Police faced a ruff callout - it ended in unexpected licks and cuddles.
Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.
Beatty Ave Fitness: Sacrificing a little sleep for better health
"If you can persevere...you can get through anything."
Catalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fire
An investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.
More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
Samoan singer shares what it's like living with an incurable disease
“I have lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me", says Vania Lale Peteru-Bunyali, 39.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Wall ripped apart to enter store - landlord despairs at 'creative' ways to break in
Landlord Robin Atwal has spent almost $30,000 on security.
Murder trial witness pulls shirt over head, licks mic and changes vivid account to 'can't remember'
Rangiwhero Ngaronoa, 22, was stabbed to death in November 2021.
Desperate bid to save construction foreman run over by own van
Dead man 'gem of a person' who leaves behind wife and three children, says colleague.
Person critically injured after being hit by car at building site
A pedestrian and a vehicle were involved in the incident just before 8am.
Editorial: Fear and loathing on the campaign trail
EDITORIAL: Divisiveness is being used as an election strategy.
Head Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles Pongi
Police are warning grieving gang members to pay their respects peacefully.
Imprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury told
The 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.
Hayman Park playground a hit, but finding a parking spot an issue
Locals are asking how the park cost ratepayers millions but forgot to include parking.
Six children, aged 12 and 13, arrested for breaking into cars
The group's crime spree came to a halt after police spikes stopped their getaway vehicle.
Record meth bust: Drugs totalling three quarters of a tonne seized in Auckland raid
The drug haul is the largest methamphetamine seizure in New Zealand history.
Pasifika musicians recognised at Pacific Music Awards 2023
The winners of this year's Pacific Music Awards have been announced.
GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks
Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Ikea in deal to connect with urban Māori
Manukau Urban Māori Authority signs a deal with global furniture giant Ikea.
Brown Pride - a hub for music, haircuts, threads and fitness
Johnnie Timu says Brown Pride aims to bring holistic wellbeing to his community.
Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week
Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.
Commissioner Coster: So many liquor stores scattered in communities like corner dairies
Booze and meth keep police on the hop in South Auckland.
'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard
The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.