KahuPlea from residents: 'Stop destroying Ōtara'"We need spiritual weapons, the greatest being prayer."14 Jun 06:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland shootings: Man arrested after car shot at in Māngere BridgePolice were called to shootings in Māngere Bridge, Favona, Massey and Ōtara yesterday.10 Jun 07:44 PM
New ZealandFire crews, police responding to 'suspicious' house fire in ŌtaraPolice: No indication anyone has been injured.06 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandMan charged with ram raid spree at two different Auckland mallsThe 20-year-old is alleged to have nabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewellery.05 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandArmed Offenders assist police in Otara search warrant arrestsThe Armed Offenders Squad assisted as a precaution.05 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandHomicide inquiry launched after baby dies in OtaraA baby with critical injuries was taken to a medical centre in Otara.27 May 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The feud is deeply personal': What police are doing behind the scenes to quell gang warAnalysis - Hard slog for police to stop war between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandGang feud shootings: 'Indiscriminate and reckless' use of guns, communities' safety disrespectedPolice responded to shooting incidents in at least seven Auckland suburbs overnight.24 May 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost legFresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits four South Auckland drive-by shootings in five daysMichael Crawford also pleaded guilty to having explosives, AK-47-type rifle: no one hurt.10 May 11:14 PM
Talanoa'Big Poppa': Ōtara youth worker Allan Va'a rememberedSouth Aucklanders are honouring the life of dedicated youth worker Allan Va'a.15 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in South Auckland crashEmergency teams are at the scene on Hills Rd in Ōtara .02 Apr 08:47 AM
KahuNgāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at MangamukaBusby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctic adventurer Busby Noble has diedHero of South Auckland dies, a decade after incredible Antarctic journey.24 Mar 05:51 AM
TalanoaLauding the rings: How Tongan designer's mum inspired jewellery passion project'I looked around ... no brown face in this space. So I thought: It should be me.'14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorror highway attack: Victim critical as video shows biker gang swarming utePolice confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.12 Mar 04:19 PM
PropertyHonest Auckland rental videos turn Kiwi newlywed into TikTok starDaisy Pedersen's videos are bringing hope to families waiting months to get rentals.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest listHealth authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.10 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandManic street preachers: Soapbox saviours trigger record noise complaintsBusinesses and residents at wits' end amid noisy after-hours sermons.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Dangerous' bikers swarm central Auckland, damage police patrol carThe stunts were considered so dangerous the police chose not to intervene.31 Dec 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklanders rack up $53m in overdue rates, council eyes forced sales"No one wants to have their house sold from under them."26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: AOS enter second-storey window, remove 5 people after shots firedThe incident has been unfolding since around 1.30am.25 Dec 08:21 PM
New ZealandMIT students sent home after classmate tests positive for Covid-19A deep clean is underway at MIT in Otara after a student returned a positive Covid test.11 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive person travelled on Auckland's eastern train lineThe Ministry of Health has released two new locations of interest this morning.27 Oct 05:52 AM
New ZealandLive: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid casesNational health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: More Auckland suburbs on locations of interest listMore locations of interest around Auckland are now being identified.01 Oct 07:22 AM
New ZealandLatest location of interest a convenience store opposite SkyCityMore locations of interest are starting to appear around Auckland.27 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandManukau supermarket among latest Auckland locations of interestPeople who were at this location must isolate and get tested immediately, authorities say.26 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandExclusive: MIQ escapee faces lockdown drink-driving, fleeing police chargesMan who came to notoriety after MIQ escape back before the courts on drink drive charge20 Sep 10:58 PM
New Zealand20 new community cases as Auckland clings to hopeHealth Ministry says it expects fluctuating case numbers at this point in the outbreak.18 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Test immediately': Businesses outside Auckland linked to Covid caseA bakery in Mt Maunganui and a petrol station in Tauranga were visited by a Covid case.17 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Locations of interest show cases in community on SundayThe most recent location was a train trip yesterday to Fruitvale Rd.13 Sep 07:40 AM
New ZealandTwo taken to hospital following mental health hospital fireThe cause of the fire is being investigated11 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandPrison trial trio cleared of murderInmate was shanked and stomped on in brutal, frenzied attack.15 Jun 03:55 AM