Latest from Pukekohe

'Beautiful': 9yo with brain tumour selling toys for first trip on plane
Hone Hillman is selling toys out of his mum's garage so he can visit his favourite cousin.

‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.

Chiefs fend off Moana Pasifika comeback for fifth win
The Chiefs led 43-7 at halftime before Moana Pasifika fought back.

Death of man at gang-associated property in Auckland being treated as homicide
Police said preliminary findings indicate the man was assaulted before his death.

'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'

'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during race
A family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.

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

‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to fold
Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.

Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate
Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.

Remains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forest
The woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.

'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.

Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.

‘Humblest man’: Police name victim of ‘suspicious’ Pukekohe death
A postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.

Death of Pukekohe man, 48, being treated as ‘suspicious’
A postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.

'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak
The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.

Auckland Trotting Club keeps $10m buyer deposit after $100m Pukekohe sale fails
Jamie Mackinnon: 'It's nice to have but it would have been nicer to have the deal done.'

Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.

‘Everyone is pretty disgusted at this’: Carving donated by iwi smashed at train station
Police are investigating the destruction of the display at Pukekohe train station.

Police seeking driver in Pukekohe hit and run
A man was found injured and unconscious on Wellington St in the early hours of Friday.

'Gut-wrenching': Newlyweds say caterer scammed them out of wedding deposits
Police urge people with complaints about wedding caterer to come forward.

Editorial: Lawson's raw talent has beaten the odds to secure his F1 chance
Kiwi driver has not had advantages of his rivals.