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Praise be! Pentecostal church buys Penrose base from Baptists
A 1.3ha Penrose property beside a high school has changed hands: what next for the site?
One dead in single-vehicle crash in South Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit remains at the scene and inquiries are under way.
Two teens arrested after gunshot killed one teen, left another fighting for life
A gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.
South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty
Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.
Manawa Udy on sustaining Māori business through political noise
Ngahere Communities' online store Konei opened its first retail store this month.
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Manurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attack
A single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.
Charges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing it
The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.
Tactical use of pain: Call for urgent change as police arrest tactics, especially against Māori, revealed
Police say the use of force is always proportionate to the situation and a last resort.
'None of us are free until all of us are free'
Michel Mulipola's unique Samoan-inspired Palestine flag was made to show his support.
Rekkha Yoga founder on getting the ancient practice off the mat
The yoga in social media and studios might sometimes be far removed from its roots.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
Fire breaks out at South Auckland community hall
Five crews were called out to tackle the flames.
Teenager dies after New Year's Day shooting in Manurewa
Two teenagers were found unresponsive in a vehicle in Manurewa on New Year's morning.
Up to 80 dirt bike riders seen blocking Auckland intersections
A 14-year-old is one of four people arrested.
Manurewa shooting: Man’s van damaged in incident overnight in South Auckland
'Suddenly heaps of cops' - man initially thought the shots on the street were fireworks.
Police seeking witnesses to South Auckland shooting that left two people critical
Police and emergency services were called to the suburb early this morning.
Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?
A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.
South Auckland school lights up national power competition
Clendon Park School win Engineering NZ's Wonder Project Power Challenge.
Tributes flow for Cook Islands broadcaster
Bernard (Bernice) Tairea had been in the Pacific broadcasting industry for 30 years.
A long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professor
The University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.
New waiata calls out plans to rewrite Te Tiriti principles
Māori singers have produced a waiata in relation to new Government policies.
Understanding self-care and burnout among Pacific peoples
A Pacific researcher needs volunteers.
Kids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas party
Dave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.
Inmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at Wiri
The deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.
Opinion: Christmas is being surrounded by 30 cousins, uncles, aunts and grandparents
OPINION: Christmas is not about the gifts you get or how much you spend.
Government puts Māori and Pasifika university pathways under the spotlight
The Government is investigating whether or not MAPAS is effective in universities.
Passport panic: Auckland kids race to meet NFL Flag Football deadline
They won a free trip to Florida. But most of them didn't have passports.
Kiwi fa’afafine take top three spots in Samoan pageant
Annie Kaio was the star of the show as the Kiwis completed a clean sweep.
'Precious moments': Charity gets funding boost to help terminally ill patients
The extra money will help extend TimeOut's services to South Auckland communities.
Police investigating child's death in Papakura
Police were called to the scene at 9.30pm last night.
From Manurewa to Hawaii: 16-year-old inspired by non-profit trip
Milletta Komisi said the trip intensified her desire to work for the UN and help others.
Pasifika social media influencers star in new zombie movie
"I feel like our humour is top tier and there’s just not enough of it online."