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Council budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kids
Matt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.
Middlemore Hospital patient died in suspected suicide after discharge
Hospital managers to apologise to family of patient who died in suspected suicide in 2018.
Dame Valerie Adams helps South Auckland charity warm up winter for 10,000 tamariki
The partnership is part of the foundation’s annual Jammies for June campaign.
Measles outbreak: Vaccination clinics set up in South and West Auckland this weekend
The centres are being set up following an outbreak at an Albany school.
'It’s not just about being able to see but being able to provide again'
Former Wesley College student Dr Carole Poloso is helping to restore sight in the Pacific.
Marae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south Māori
The containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.
Māngere murder accused was gun enthusiast who joined shooting competitions, jury hears
Corrdon Esera fired his AR-15 at a car, killing teen driver Misiona Talafu Petelo.
'Only the hood can change the hood' - youth worker Sully Paea
"I feel like Ōtara is being held hostage by gangs," Sully Paea says.
Simon Wilson: The deepest cuts in the Auckland Council budget aren’t being talked about
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Gun pulled on member of public in Auckland
Three people taken into custody following incident in Papatoetoe.
Watch: Three abandon stolen car after crash into Auckland bus stop
People at a bus stop got the shock of their lives when a stolen car slammed into it.
Youth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hears
He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".
Kmart 24/7 switching up NZ’s retail landscape
Kmart unveiled its second 24/7 outlet last week, intriguing shoppers and industry experts.
She wanted to drive herself to church. At 77, she's now got her first licence
Sepiuta Skudder, 77, passed her learners licence tests with flying colours.
Two pedestrians injured, road partially closed after crash
The pair were struck by the vehicle just before 6.30pm.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Whooping cough vaccination call for pregnant women
Dr Andrew Connolly wants expectant Māori mums to protect their pepi.
Census: Poor turnout in South Auckland could cost the area $130m in health funding
Stats NZ shows only 71% of people in South Auckland have so far completed the Census.
Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.
Kmart goes 'as big as possible': Manukau welcomes NZ’s largest 24/7 retailer
Shoppers came out in droves to grab a bargain at Kmart's Manukau store opening today.
Murder defendant who drove ex’s body to police station to keep name suppressed
The man approached the Manukau Police Station's front counter on December 30.
Ram raiders strike again - Papatoetoe businesses targeted
Ram-raiders have struck again - this time targeting a dairy and a fruit and vege shop.
Family-friendly autumn walks in South Auckland
Bring your buggies, dogs and littlest legs, there's a walk here for everyone.
Ex-Labour MP may be chasing Te Pāti Māori ticket
Louisa Wall is understood to be thinking about running for Te Pāti Māori in Manurewa.
Man faces serious assault charges after Burger King workers injured in alleged stabbing
The man wore a boiler suit when he appeared in court this morning.
'Simply doing their jobs': Two BK staff stabbed in Auckland, alleged attacker arrested
The two people have been rushed to hospital.
Teen among two arrested after aggravated robbery of Auckland school pupils
The students were robbed by a gun-wielding trio in rural Auckland last month.
‘Dangerous’ South Auckland pensioner still on the run one month later
Police are appealing for information on Bronwyn Warwick.
Project Auckland: How to Prepare for greater density
Eke Panuku's role is to handle the big-picture planning for Auckland's future.
Inside the two-horse race for one of NZ Police’s top positions
One - or both - of these police leaders will be the next official deputy commissioner.
Police call for information after bikers' reckless behaviour in East Auckland suburb
Two years ago, eight dirt, road and quad bikes were seized by the police.
Eldest surviving sister of Schlaepfer family massacre dies
Kerry and Linda were the sole survivors after their grandfather killed six relatives.
'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory manager
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".