Latest from Manurewa

Fire rips through Manurewa Rugby League Club
The rugby league grounds on Claymore Street are home to the Manurewa Marlins.

Man found dead on Takanini road a hitchhiker
Police say initial indications suggest the man was dead before he was hit by the car.

'Extensive' damage to house struck by car
No one was hurt in the crash, but steel struts are now supporting one corner of the house.

School urges road improvements after child hit by car
Rowandale School is advocating for road improvements after a student was hit by a car.

Car critically injures child walking home
The police serious crash unit has been advised after child critically injured.

Schools hit by 'critically low' relief teacher supply
More principals than trainee teachers at Otago University's recruitment day.

Man behind historic ID card tracked down
Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.

Person found under car taken to hospital by police
Police said they transported one person to Middlemore Hospital in a police car.

Council investigating after man, woman mauled by cows
Colin McMahon is due for more surgery tomorrow.

Agent lied about financial gain from property sale
Agent suspended for 18 months and fined $5000.

Police push for social worker team for child protection
'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.

Airbnb shock: Homeowners stung with huge rates rises
Up to 3800 Airbnb owners in Auckland expected to be hit by new bed tax.

$100 a week for food: Mum misses out so kids can eat
For an 8-year-old from Manurewa, a second pair of shoes and rugby fees are unaffordable.

Jeweller swapped real diamonds for fakes
Man left one couple $60k out of pocket and almost ended another couple's marriage plans.

Student excluded over assault at high school
Pupil excluded from school following assault that sent youth to hospital

New fuel taxes need to deliver results: AA
AA warning both council and Government Aucklanders need to see tax benefits quickly.

3.30am windscreen washer: 'I feel like they are trying to intimidate me'
Vikashni Prasad was on her way to work early in the morning when she was hassled.

Budget: 'Our outgoings are bigger than our income'
Manurewa family looks for Budget help for children and their education.

Parents plan protest against 'soft on bullying' school
School is arranging meeting with parents and police about repeated bullying.

4yo saves his mum from Manurewa house fire
"Fire people can help all the time mum. They put the fires out - not us."

'Manurewa RSA must sell building'
Manurewa RSA will close its doors permanently on Saturday 19 May.

Outpouring of support after guard's slaying
An outpouring of love has been felt in Papakura in wake of the death of a security guard.

Principal thrilled by Pasifika NCEA success
Howick College principal Iva Ropati says Pasifika students benefit from a strong identity.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash; driver flees scene
Police are looking for the driver of a car who left the scene of crash.

Motorcycle and truck crash in Manurewa
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Weymouth Road.

Driver seriously hurt as truck rolls in Manurewa
Police attended the incident on Alfriston Rd, in Manurewa, around 4.20pm.

Pupil befriends firemen in bid for freedom
One youngster trapped at school has firefighters to thank for his getaway.

Seeing double: School boasts eight sets of twins
Manurewa's South Auckland Middle School has a whopping eight sets of twins.

Why aren't Kiwi kids good with their money?
'Toolkit' will ensure all NZ students learn about money, driving and other life skills.