'Fresh start': Auckland Lantern Festival moves south to Manukau Sports Bowl
Event celebrating the Year of the Rabbit back after three years of cancellations.
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Armed police respond to 'serious assault' in Otahuhu
Cordon in place while police work to determine circumstances of reported assault.
'Horrific case': Remains found in bags identified as two children
Police said the details will be 'extremely upsetting news for the community to hear'.
Pasifika musical honours cultural roots and brown talent
Pacifica the Musical premieres at The Civic theatre in Auckland on Friday.
'I thought, that's a lot of luggage': Grisly discovery of human remains - and uncertainty over number of victims
'As long as everyone leaves us alone we'll be alright,' a relative said of the grim find.
'There'll be a record somewhere': Former cop on body in suitcases inquiry
Ex-cop Lance Burdett is confident the latest grisly homicide investigation will be solved.
Road spikes used to stop two fleeing motorists driving 'erratically' - Police
Three people were taken into custody this morning in Manurewa and Karaka.
Fire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south Auckland
An apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.
Manurewa homicide: Investigation underway after human remains found
'Occupants of the address were not believed to be involved in the homicide,' police say.
Two hearses at South Auckland house, neighbours want answers from police
Police won't confirm whether anyone has died but reporter saw body being put in hearse.
Crash blocks multiple lanes on Auckland motorway
Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to pass the scene with care and to expect delays.
Gun crime: Police yet to find links between four alleged firearms offences overnight
Incidents were reported in Avondale, Ōtara and Gulf Harbour/Whangaparāoa.
Gang daughter turns her life and those of wayward South Auckland rangatahi around
For young Māori it's cool to be bad, Māhera Mai says, and she's trying to change that.
Outgoing Miss Samoa NZ reflects on her historic reign
Miss Samoa NZ Fonoifafo McFarland-Seumanu is passing on her crown after three years.
Police to weave in cultural skills in preventing sudden infant deaths
Crowded homes and unsafe sleeping conditions for babies are most prevalent amongst Māori.
Samoan funeral director Ese Tatupu shares about life and death
How a Samoan boy's curiosity with death turned into a life-long career.
Community rallies for 5yo after no one shows up to his birthday party
'What broke me was Rylee asking me if the kids were still coming.'
Auckland trust struggling to provide homes for families after Govt funding cuts
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust says families are stuck in limbo with "nowhere to go".
Father's defence in baby murder trial is 'fanciful', prosecutors argue
Doubts over paternity preceded baby Poseidyn's violent death, prosecutors say.
South Auckland food initiative is turning throwaways into takeaways
Papatoetoe Food Hub has a strong belief in repurposing everything it gets.
Decision on future of Ihumātao could take another five years
"160 plus years of displacement and colonisation cannot be undone quickly" - Kīngitanga.
Grisly find: Probe after butchered dolphin discovered on Auckland beach
The marine mammal washed up on Wednesday. By Thursday morning it had been mutilated.
Woman's body found by police divers after car plunges into Manukau Harbour
Police confirm the vehicle's sole occupant was recovered late last night.
Towering 16-storey public housing complex for seniors coming to Manukau
The 16-storey tower next to the Manukau Westfield will be for tenants aged 55 and over.
'The least we can do is clean up': Tongan public band together to clean up streets after league
Tongan rugby league fans have banded together to clean up after the weekend's parades.
'We cannot ignore it' - Samoan PM acknowledges influence of overseas Samoans
Samoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the Samoan diaspora cannot be ignored.
Murder charge laid a month after South Auckland baby death
New charge after infant with critical injuries dies at South Auckland medical centre.
Bullet through window: Police investigate Auckland shooting
'There are no known gang links to the event at this time,' police say.
Youth jumps from moving car after fleeing police following ram raid
The youth sustained moderate injuries and was being treated at Starship Hospital.
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
Nearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets
18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.
Luxon's Māoridom guidance questioned after potential tikanga breach
Sitting on a table, especially one used for food, is in violation of tikanga.
Black BMW seen speeding in streets after fatal shooting
The black BMW was picked up by CCTV footage as it drove past the local Favona dairy.
Plea from residents: 'Stop destroying Ōtara'
"We need spiritual weapons, the greatest being prayer."