Body find triggers homicide inquiry in Ōtara
There is a strong police presence outside a property on Ōtara Rd.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromOtara
Veteran youth worker back to the streets
Veteran Otara youth worker Sully Paea back on the streets to help at-risk kids.
Police warning as they release image of man wanted over Otara shooting
Corey Jermaine Anderson, 23, is wanted in relation to a shooting in South Auckland.
Police locate purple Audi linked to Otara shooting
Thanks to members of the public the purple Audi that police appealed for was found.
Otara shooting: Purple Audi linked to hunt for gunman
Police are appealing for sightings of a car believed involved in a shooting in Otara.
Teens in hospital after chemical huffing explosion
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
12 Days of Christmas: Taking lessons out of the classroom
OKE Charity builds food gardens for schools in South Auckland.
Final journey for homeless man in viral wedding photo
Miller Patane was the unexpected recipient of a newlywed couple's kindness.
Person seriously injured with burns in Ōtara house fire
Emergency crews are at a large house fire in Otara this morning.
Killer Beez boss charged after alleged parole breach
Killer Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.
Community leader: 'South Auckland is safe'
Two shootings and another violent incident in South Auckland in the past 36 hours
Death on an Otara footpath: Man, 35, charged with murder
Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.
Tongan fans jovial for league match
A sea of chanting Tongan fans dressed in red have descended upon Mt Smart Stadium.
Māngere world champ expresses life's pain in dance
Ken Vaega was 23 when he met his dad, and his dad "burst into tears".
Spate of serious crashes overnight leaves five injured
One person was critically injured, another two were seriously injured in separate crashes.
Overnight adventure: Boys, 6 and 8, stayed with relative
The boys were located by a search party at 8am.
Bus strikes: no budge from bosses means more strikes
Drivers fight for increased pay and better working conditions.
Moore whanau rapt with guilty verdict
Whanau of murdered Northlander Kimble Moore also lost his brother, Gary, to violent death.
Dr Lance O'Sullivan's health-by-email NZ-wide
Deal with BestStart's 280 centres marks Lance O'Sullivan's jump to a nationwide service.
King of the Killer Beez free after 10 year prison sentence
Josh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.
Killer banished from village and sentenced to life in prison
Silapea Momoisea hid and waited in Frazer Ah'Kee's darkened home before stabbing him.
Police still hunting Ōtara taxi driver attacker
The hunt is still on for an attacker who stabbed a taxi driver with a screwdriver.
Law change 'absolutely needed' after driver stabbed
Taxi bosses are calling for improved safety after a driver was stabbed with a screwdriver.
Taxi driver hospitalised after being stabbed with screwdriver
The taxi driver escaped on foot after being stabbed with a screwdriver.
Two critical after South Auckland crash
Roads are closed after the crash and diversions are expected to be in place for some time.
Strike chaos for South Auckland buses
About 87 buses have been cancelled tomorrow as Auckland bus drivers strike.
Veteran dies after being hit by car while crossing road in wheelchair
Two cars had stopped to let Bill Wiki cross the road but a third car hit him.
Wheelchair user injured in collision with car
The wheelchair user suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
Fake citizenship certificate buyers warned not to approach 'Pakeha' authorities
Police encouraging those affected to file a complaint.
'Hand-to-mouth' Grammar needs donations
Four-fifths of schools now ask parents for "donations" ranging from $7 to $1225 a year.
Goff continues crusade against rubbish dumpers
Mayor Phil Goff declared war on illegal dumping in a bruising Facebook post last month.
Man seriously hurt after assault
Police say the man was assaulted late in the evening.
Gang members jailed for beating prospect to death
Two Auckland Tribesmen will spend at least a decade in jail after 'senseless' attack.
Teina Pora the movie: Who will play the lead?
New actor lands lead in Teina Pora movie straight out of drama school.