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More police at weekends 'making dent' in murder rate
Increases in police staff and the number of officers on the streets over weekends are being credited with reducing crime in Counties-Manukau.

Liquor store set ablaze in 'ram raid gone wrong'
A south Auckland liquor store was gutted by fire when a stolen car was driven into the building early this morning.

Aussies chase Rainbow's End pot of gold
Queensland theme park operators are being tipped as possible bidders for south Auckland's Rainbow's End.

Prison will bring $1.2b to region, says Collins
A new prison to be built in South Auckland will bring $1.2bn in economic benefits over 30 years, Judith Collins says.

<i>Volare</i>, Manurewa
It's fair to say that I have come across Italian restaurants more devoid of atmosphere, but they were all in railway stations.

Homicide probe into woman's death
A homicide investigation is underway after the stabbing death of a woman at a party in Manurewa overnight.

Man charged with fatal Manukau shooting
A man, 42, will appear in court this afternoon charged with the murder of Keith Kahi.

Man sought after fatal shooting found
Police have found a man wanted in relation to an execution-style killing of a man in southeast Auckland.

Man wanted in connection with Manukau killing named
Police have released the name of a man wanted in connection with the execution-style killing of Keith Kahi on Sunday night.

Man killed in Manukau died of gunshot wounds
The man found dead on a Manukau street last night died from gunshot wounds, say police.

Man found on footpath after Manukau stabbing
A man aged in his twenties died after being stabbed in the chest in Manukau City last night.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Lame horses leading mayoral race
Auckland voters will face quite a dilemma if the mayoralty of the new Super City stays an effective two-horse race.

Carpark killer jailed for at least 12 years
The man who snatched a handbag from a businesswoman then ran her down in a stolen vehicle has been jailed for at least 12 years.