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'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.
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.
'Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fire
Fire crews were called to the scene in South Auckland around 2am.
'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland
The driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.
Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
Sticky fingers: Woman arrested with 12 boxes of stolen Scorched Almonds
Two others were arrested earlier that day for shoplifting offences.
Large fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flames
Ten fire appliances are still at the scene.
'Grateful': Meet Papakura's celebrity tattoo artist
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time.
Delays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrier
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.
Customer exposes free-range chicken's inflated price after New World store weighs packaging
New World admits it has been charging customers for packaging and liquid.
'That's the kind of leader I want to be for our kids'
Sela Pohiva was once a young student needing help - now she is the mentor.
'Full' GP clinics enrol more patients after being bought by healthcare company
Rapid growth of corporate GP ownership has upsides - but also some new pressures.
Police cordon off road in Clevedon as search warrant is carried out
Authorities are outside a property in rural Clevedon, South Auckland, this morning.
'It was horrific': Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in Auckland suburb
Packs of unsupervised dogs are terrorising residents of a South Auckland suburb.
'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attack
He raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.
Takanini fried chicken shop hit by robbers armed with knife
Staff appeared visibly shaken following the incident.
Auckland petrol station crime wave: Thieves target Mobil
Service stations across the city have been targeted in recent months.
Realtor refusing Māori values course told to 'get amongst it' by Harcourts agents
Even hesitant agents said they learned something from the course about Māori tikanga.
Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'
He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.
Farewell, Efeso Collins - a politician of heart and soul, dead at 49
Simon Wilson reflects on the life and political integrity of Green MP Efeso Collins.
'Treated like criminals': Mother furious after police point guns at kids during raid
'We’re just innocent citizens, and they were pointing guns at us like criminals.'
Two injured in stabbing on Great South Rd, Papakura
Two ambulances and other St John vehicles are on the scene now.
Police investigating child's death in Papakura
Police were called to the scene at 9.30pm last night.
'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined parole
The Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.
South Auckland crime: Assault leaves man in critical condition
The victim was knocked unconscious and suffered serious injuries as a result.