Latest fromWest Auckland

How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

Police call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killing
Brett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.

Dirt biker to appear in court following West Auckland incident
A biker was spotted speeding through Ranui Park while a family was playing.

‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.

‘I will run again’: Devoted family man loses leg to car in horrific crash
An Auckland man had no time to respond before crash near his home.

‘Be vigilant’: Topless, ‘pants down’ man in car performs indecent act towards teen
Police are seeking sightings of the offender's vehicle.

Phil Twyford’s office targeted in rubbish dump, MP claims link to Destiny criticism
Broken glass, takeaway wraps and rotting household rubbish blocked office entrance.

‘Truly grateful’: Custom mouthguards key to Kelston’s rugby success
AUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.

‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootings
Pacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside.

‘Trust can be reinstalled’: Tipene Funerals director addresses scandal
'We’ll lay it all out on the line for us all to hear.'

Watch: Six teens arrested after dramatic pursuit in West Auckland
Police pursued the teens through West Auckland early this morning.

‘Close to passing out’: Auckland students ‘struggling to breathe’ on stifling school bus
The bus was said to be crowded, windows did not open and the air conditioning pumped heat.

‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into house
Walls in the homes crumbled as the car barrelled into two properties.

Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.

Watch: Four men chase down out-of-control car after driver’s medical event
Video shows a man with his legs dangling out of a window steering the car to safety.

‘Perfect for family’: Rundown ex-gang rehab up for $1700 rent
Pistol and drugs once found at home. But house is fit for new tenants, its manager says.

Radio personality among Destiny Church protesters
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.

‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk
There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.

‘Deplorable’: Council CEO hits out at Brian Tamaki after children, families ‘attacked’
'It was thuggish behaviour and they felt really physically intimidated' - Shane Henderson

Watch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protest
A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.

Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald