"I feel like Ōtara is being held hostage by gangs," Sully Paea says.

Three people taken into custody following incident in Papatoetoe.

People at a bus stop got the shock of their lives when a stolen car slammed into it.

He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".

Sepiuta Skudder, 77, passed her learners licence tests with flying colours.

The pair were struck by the vehicle just before 6.30pm.

Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".

Shoppers came out in droves to grab a bargain at Kmart's Manukau store opening today.

The man approached the Manukau Police Station's front counter on December 30.

Ram-raiders have struck again - this time targeting a dairy and a fruit and vege shop.

Bring your buggies, dogs and littlest legs, there's a walk here for everyone.

Louisa Wall is understood to be thinking about running for Te Pāti Māori in Manurewa.

The man wore a boiler suit when he appeared in court this morning.

The two people have been rushed to hospital.

The students were robbed by a gun-wielding trio in rural Auckland last month.

Two years ago, eight dirt, road and quad bikes were seized by the police.

Kerry and Linda were the sole survivors after their grandfather killed six relatives.

School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".

Thieves have smashed their way into at least three Auckland businesses overnight.

The "mini-Matatini" kicks off today in South Auckland.

Police say the teen abandoned the car and was arrested shortly after.

Mobility parking permit holders are fed up.

The cheering started the moment Up Your Quota exploded clear from the 318m five-trap.

Pak’nSave announces ‘Pak Your Pantry’, an initiative to support Cyclone Gabrielle whānau.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Great South Rd just after 8pm.