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Police push for fresh info on Auck mum who vanished in 2018
Police fear Leonie Emery has been the victim of foul play.
One dead after vehicle crashes into South Auckland creek
Firefighters rescued a survivor from the vehicle.
Griffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?
Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit.
'Feed that to the dog': Auckland woman finds dead spider on bottom of pie
'I lost it and just started spitting.'
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
Why Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling bins
At least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.
Man made his own bullets, 3D-printed guns while under protection order
The guns he printed were called FGC-9s, short for "f*** gun control".
Fleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haul
Four people were arrested as a result of the pursuit.
A way for everyone: How a Kiwi performing arts group breaks down barriers for disabled youth
Glass Ceiling’s South Auckland theatre group will have the chance to be back on stage.
'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhound
Racing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.
Food Safety refusing to say what supermarket products had needles in them
Needles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworths in Papakura.
Officials say tampering 'extremely rare' after needles found in supermarket food
The supermarket would not disclose what products were affected.
Police hunt travels to Australia in search of Arthur Easton's killer
Detectives flew to Victoria, NSW and Queensland as part of the investigation.
Auckland pair face nearly 30 charges after string of violent retail thefts
Police said the violence was 'totally unacceptable'.
Man who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claim
Kevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.
'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillor
A principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.
Have you seen Maaka? Police, family fear for 15-year-old boy missing 12 days
The 15-year-old was last seen on September 27.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
Plane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau Harbour
It has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.
Midnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine Pin
Last night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.
Schoolgirl who died after waking with chest pains may have had 'surprisingly silent disease'
Taya Awhina Kauri's heart was later found to weigh twice that of other 9-year-old girls.
King Cobra gang member accidentally spikes own car – pistol, ammunition found
The man was also breaching his bail and was facing charges in Papakura District Court.
Drive-by shooting: House blasted in Papakura, firearms incident at gang pad
Bullets have shattered the home's windows.
‘Kia tūpato’: Youth organisation pleads for safe return of kaitiaki carving
The group has taken to social media in a bid to find their 'guardian'.
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
Chilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.
Manhunt underway after stabbing in Papakura, Auckland
A spokesperson said police are 'working hard to locate those responsible'.
Police close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injured
One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.