At least three times the children were used as a company's sole director and shareholder.

Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.

Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.

A woman has been charged in relation to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe last night.

One fire crew remains at the site of the Hunua Rd fire in Papakura.

Patrick Kidwell had a history of drug and alcohol use.

The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.

Dainna Chapman broke the cycle of welfare dependency. Now she helps others do the same.

Te Maara Kai o Wirihana was planted a year ago. The timing couldn't have been better.

Numbers seeking help from budgeting service almost doubles in two years.

Drury residents say they are frustrated at the lack of feedback they've received.

Sydney Jayden Kokiri killed a security guard at Papakura Countdown in May 2018.

Repeated calls for abortion services in the region have been ignored for a decade.

Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.

Emergency services were called to the Māngere address after 8am.

'Homeless people are dying because healthcare is so out of reach,' volunteer says.

Aucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.

Teens from tough backgrounds find a new way forward at The Rising Foundation.

"Multiple reports of disorder" on Druces Rd in Wiri last night.

Auckland trader sold two cars needing work that cost almost as much as the original price.

Two face slew of charges after police claim Mercedes van rammed patrol car.

Anyone who knows anything about the incident is urged to contact police.

Crews were kept busy with two house fires in Massey and Māngere overnight.

An initial deal on the disputed land at Ihumātao is expected to go to Cabinet today.

Armed police have cordoned off a property on Christmas Rd.