New ZealandManurewa house fire treated as suspiciousA fire at a vacant Housing NZ property in Manurewa is being treated as suspicious.28 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandWoman's death 'painful and unnecessary'Ena Lai Dung died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, starved, dehydrated, neglected and in extreme pain. Today Cindy Taylor was sentenced for Ena's death.28 Nov 06:31 AM
New Zealand'Too big for the lifejackets'A survivor of the Kaipara Harbour disaster was too big for the lifejackets, and desperately clung to the flotation devices while he swam to shore badly injured.27 Nov 08:13 AM
New Zealand'La Mont should never have been charged'In his first interview since being released from prison, Bruce Emery says Justin La Mont should never have been charged with murder.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGas leak found at Auckland schoolFirefighters were called out to a high school in Auckland this afternoon after reports of a smell of gas.08 Nov 01:10 AM
New ZealandShop keeper bashed - tobacco stolenA group of four women assaulted a South Auckland shop keeper before making off with a cache of cigarettes this afternoon.05 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandNeighbours kick in door in house fireNeighbours kicked in the door and broke windows of a burning house to check if anyone was inside.02 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhat they said: Councillors' maiden speechesHere are extracts from the five new faces on Auckland Council.02 Nov 03:45 AM
CrimeMan in court for stealing $27.6kA man has appeared in court for stealing more than $27,600 from 29 people over a course of three months.27 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandNot guilty plea over shootingThe man accused of shooting and murdering Leslie Putt has pleaded not guilty and is set to stand trial next year.18 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses to fatal Manurewa crashPolice are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash where an elderly man was struck by a vehicle in Manurewa in mid-September.04 Oct 03:36 AM
New Zealand#WillSheVote? Candidates pitch to lifelong non-voter#WillSheVote? Lifelong Local Body election non-voter Hinekia Fitzgerald hears from candidates on her journey to the polls.03 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused tackled by courtroom guardsA 23-year-old man charged with murder was tackled to the ground by courtroom guards after he thrashed about, screaming and swearing, during his brief court appearance in South Auckland today.26 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in connection to shootingPolice have arrested a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Auckland on Saturday.25 Sep 05:11 PM
New ZealandPolice still hunting for Bodi McKeePolice are still searching for Bodi McKee, 23, in connection with a fatal shooting in south Auckland yesterday.24 Sep 07:39 PM
New ZealandManurewa shooting: The latestPolice are live with the latest developments in the shooting of a Manurewa shooting23 Sep 08:42 PM
New ZealandMarae, refuges funded to house homelessMarae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest 20 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandSafety key issue for Manurewa-PapakuraSprucing up tired town centres, public safety and managing ongoing residential growth are the biggest concerns for Manurewa-Papakura ward voters.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPublic overhear 'plans to rob a bakery'A man allegedly holding a fake gun was apparently foiled when members of the public overheard him talking about plans to rob a Manurewa bakery.07 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandFamily in garage faces evictionA family living in a South Auckland garage faces eviction in October because the landlord converted it into a flat without a council permit.21 Aug 08:09 AM
New ZealandCouple's food drive helping hundredsA couple who've had their own financial struggles are making it their mission to help others - by handing out food each week to hundreds in need.01 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMarae opens doors to homelessToi Katipa never expected that he and his family would end up sleeping at the marae because they had become homeless.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler rescued from locked vanAn 18-month-old boy locked in a van in South Auckland has been rescued thanks to the quick help of fire crews.28 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandSchool to get $14.5m redevelopmentThe Government has announced it will spend more than $14 million rebuilding a Manurewa primary school riddled with toxic mould and asbestos.26 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue two cats stuck up same treeNot one, but two cats stuck up a tree.23 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandMan on the run after pointing gun at policeA man who pointed a gun at police during a bail check in Manurewa is on the run in a stolen car and should not be approached.10 Jun 12:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland school in 20-minute lockdownA South Auckland school was on lockdown earlier today, while police searched for a burglar in the area.30 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandForced seller faces extra $44k billThe first person to have her home forcibly sold by Auckland Council because of unpaid rates has been ordered to pay an additional $44,000.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirls expelled after vicious brawlThree girls from Manurewa High School who were caught on camera earlier this month stomping and punching each other have been expelled.23 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandWitness: 'In this area the kids are crazy'A witness saw a group of girls viciously fighting each other and two police officers trying to break it up, outside the shop next to his.11 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandElderly pedestrian hit by car diesThe 86-year-old woman was hit while crossing Russell Rd as she walked her dog around midday on Thursday last week.26 Jun 04:47 AM
New ZealandMan pinned to house by his own carA man who was pinned against a house by his own car at the weekend remains in a critical condition in hospital.15 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan pinned against house by carA car which pinned a man against a South Auckland house, leaving him with serious injuries, was later found by police dumped nearby.14 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan burned by school boilerA caretaker at an Auckland school has been hospitalised with facial burns after an accident with a boiler today.26 May 04:55 AM