Pauly Fuemana's friends and family have farewelled the south Auckland musical legend who sang NZ's biggest global hit.

Liquor store owner Navtej Singh was shot in a calm and deliberate way after six men ran out of booze and decided to rob the shop, the High Court hears.

The identity of the man accused of trying to murder a policeman, hit four times in a hail of gunfire, remains suppressed.

The trial of seven people in connection with the murder of South Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh in June 2008 began today.

Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.

The first train from Auckland's Waitemata harbour port to the Wiri inland port in South Auckland will roll across the newly completed $9 million rail link tomorrow.

Rain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.

Two women were car-jacked at gunpoint while sitting in a McDonalds carpark in the early hours of this morning.

Labour's caucus has confirmed Phil Goff and Annette King's leadership of the party.

South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.

Long-distance coach passengers are being hooked into a single ticket with an Auckland Airport bus service to boost its popularity after a sluggish takeoff.

The food matches the marvellous setting at Bracu, says Peter Calder.

Students, office workers and retired people flocked to a South Auckland house to buy cannabis from a mother of five children under seven.

Fresh produce, great atmosphere and convivial vendors - Clevedon Farmers' Market delivers it all in spades.