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Tonga volcano eruption: Islanders resettle nearly a year on from disaster
Tongan volcano leaves a long lasting impression for islanders.

'Extremely grateful': Cop injured in hit-and-run vows to return to front line
Cop hit by car allegedly stolen by reality tv star breaks silence on injuries, recovery

Dave Letele's guide to health and wellness for 2023
Dave Letele's guide to getting back into shape financially and physically.

Ardijah's services to music rewarded
Sweet sounds of service: Ardijah's Betty-Anne Monga's new year honour.

Missing pregnant woman found ‘safe and well’
Missing south Auckland woman Maia Prebble has been found.

Man arrested, another critical after rural South Auckland attack
Emergency responders rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm yesterday.

Ram raid thieves target store in Takanini shopping centre overnight
The raiders abandoned a badly damaged car at the scene.

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.'

Heightened security as man accused of murdering gang member appears in court
Daniel Eliu was gunned down in front of a Manukau church earlier this month.

Dramatic scenes at Auckland petrol station as armed officers take man into custody
Man taken into custody at the forecourt of Gull Station on Porchester Rd.

Man dead after disorder incident in Auckland, police hunt suspect
Cordons are in place and a higher police presence can be expected in Takanini today.

'He’s our world': Christmas baby joy for Auckland couple after four miscarriages
After four miscarriages they'd lost hope of bringing a healthy baby home. Then, Isaiah.

Elective surgery waiting list numbers up 51pc in Counties Manukau
The number of people waiting for non-acute elective operations continues to grow.

6000 tamariki and 600 whānau will have a very Merry Christmas
Dave's Army is making sure 6000 kids and 600 whānau have a Merry Christmas.

Scribe releases first new music video after decade in musical wilderness
Scribe has released an album after a decade in musical wilderness.

Gang member shot dead at church was involved in brutal kidnapping, was seeking ‘hope, healing’
At first witnesses didn't know what happened when they saw Daniel Eliu stumbling.

Letters: Hard yards for seasonal workers
OPINION: Letters on income insurance, David Seymour, co-governance, and Ukraine.

Family of 10yo missing in Manukau Harbour thank community for support
Ryder Ferregel disappeared and his mother died when their boat capsized.

One seriously injured in crash in Papatoetoe
The victim may have been injured before the crash.

Woman overdue for tests dies of brain bleed
Clinic has made system changes after a woman's death last year.

Thieves target Auckland stores overnight
Thieves have hit at least two Auckland businesses - in Papatoetoe and Onehunga.

Marae helps charity spread Christmas cheer
The City Mission's Six days of Christmas needs community support

Plumes of black smoke spotted near King’s College
Worker reports seeing black smoke coming from the direction of school.

One dead after serious crash in South Auckland
SH22 between Blackbridge Rd and Great South Rd is expected to remain closed for some time

Person taken to hospital in critical condition after incident at South Auckland pool
Critical care paramedics rush to Pukekohe.

Check your Lotto tickets: 14 people win $12,000, two split $1 million
It was a golden night for many Lotto players last night.

Long specialist wait times add pressure to under-strain health system
More south Aucklanders are waiting more than four months for first specialist appointment.

Thirteen year old among eight teenagers arrested in Auckland overnight
Police were called to a burglary of two stores in Pukekohe.

One person taken to hospital after crash in South Auckland, bus detours on Favona Rd
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Favona Rd, Māngere this afternoon