Latest from Manukau City Council

'He was our first son': Family distraught after microchipped, registered dog euthanised at council shelter
Callaway was put down despite the family saying they called to rearrange collection.

'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse
The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.

Destiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagers
The accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.

Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple
'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.

Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.

'Cover-up': Honours recipient told to pay nearly $1m for deceptive sale of rotting home
A judge described the case as "quite literally a cover up".

'No help': Driver gets stuck on Manukau mudflats, swamped by tide
A Karaka resident said one person got out, walked through mud, another stayed in car.

Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week
Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.

South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich
The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.

SOUL sister: Pania Newton explains why she's leading the Ihumātao protest
Protest leader opens up about why she won't give up the fight for her people's land.

Shoebox city: Would you live in an apartment twice the size of a prison cell?
Studio apartments just 21 square metres built in Auckland despite planning rules.

South Auckland shootings: 'My kids don't walk the streets'
How do residents feel amid a spate of six shootings in Auckland's south in 2019?

Conversations: Bitter history of sewage spills, land grabs and broken graves
The young activist who's leading the fight against the Fletcher development at Ihumātao.

Hawkesby: Helping the homeless - it takes more than good will
COMMENT: We need tangible solutions for the homeless, like more emergency housing.

Surge in Auckland rail graffiti after clean-up contracts axed
Rail employee claims graffiti vandals coming from overseas to "hit" Auckland trains.

Fraudster threatened Dick Quax's cancer treatment
The Olympic great was a victim of a cheque fraud scheme which threatened his treatment.

Disgraced realty agent admits unlicensed trading
Former real estate agent Aaron Hughes was acquitted of criminal charges.

Rubbish: Tale of two sides of a street
On one side, residents pay $2.30 for orange bags, on the other side they can use any bag.

Airport shuns soundproof pressure
Auckland Airport is resisting pressure from a community group to soundproof homes under new flight paths north of Manukau Harbour.

Editorial: Whitewater Park must stand on its own feet
Controversy has dogged the development of the Wero Whitewater Park. It was rejected by the former Manukau City Council five years ago.