'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
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A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.
Police and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in Papatoetoe
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Watch: Woman threatens shoppers with hockey stick
Video shows woman striking the click-and-collect entrance.
BBM charity boss pulls plug on Te Pāti Māori bid
Dave Letele has decided not to run for politics in October.
Gang members swarm South Auckland during dirt biker funeral
Police will monitor gang movements during a funeral in South Auckland today.
Motorists warned of delays after crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway
'Allow extra time for southbound delays in the area to ease.'
Middlemore takes to social media to stem the flow of non-urgent patients to ED
The hospital's videos show going to a pharmacy is another option.
Police and fire investigations underway after fires in Papatoetoe
Fire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.
Police investigating possible shooting in Manukau
This is the third shooting in South Auckland in 48 hours.
Woman reeling after three failed IUD removal procedures in one day
A woman was sent home bleeding after an IUD removal went wrong - three times.
Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community
Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.
Damaged dirt bike at scene of two-vehicle crash in South Auckland, one person critical
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'
Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.
Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze
Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.
Scrapyard fire: Wind change pushes toxic smoke across South Auckland suburbs
About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.
What you need to know about toxic smoke from scrap yard fire
The thick black plume of smoke continues to spread over Auckland.
Live: Trains halted on tracks after scrap yard fire fills air with smoke
About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.
South Auckland students preparing for trip of a lifetime to Nasa
16 rangatahi are heading to Advance Space Camp at US Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.
Rob Campbell: The BBM role is where I think I fit best
Rob Campbell is taking on an advisory role at Dave Letele's charity.
Barbara Edmonds: Reclaiming my Gagana Samoa is one step in a lifelong journey
Minister for Pacific Peoples on navigating her own language journey.
Happy Feet John Vaifale wins Red Bull Dance Your Style competition
He's off to the Red Bull Dance Your Style world final in Germany.
Watch: School students' narrow escape as car drives along footpath
The students ran to safety as the car swerved and jumped the footpath.
'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop
“They pushed me back and one of them was trying to make an attack."
South Auckland dancer Happy Feet ready for battle at famed dance comp
John Vaifale, aka Happy Feet, hopes to take his Polynesian hip-hop style to Germany.
'We need a bloody miracle': Auckland food bank served with eviction notice
The drop-in centre serves 200 food parcels a day with no red-tape.
Sebastian Sekene thrives at 2023 NZ Plumbing Awards
Sebastian Sekene, 22, decided to take up a trade when school was not working out for him.
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.