Latest from Papakura
Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras
A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.
Two injured in Papakura house fire
'On arrival we found two attached units well involved in fire.'
Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree
'There were a lot of walking wounded.'
Gang funeral procession blocks roads, motorbikes ridden on footpaths, witness says
The funeral is thought to be that of Mongrel Mob life member Nassey August.
Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Papakura
Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.15pm.
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.
'Boys with balaclavas': Police investigate violent robbery at Papakura dairy
'Just seen a bunch of boys ... run out with trays of smokes!'
Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'
‘More smoke than steam’: Fire crews battling blaze at Papakura scrap yard
Smoke from the fire reached as far as St Heliers due to changing winds.
Watch: Black smoke spews across Auckland from scrap metal yard fire
Photos and videos of the scene showed large plumes of black smoke.
'Keep the kids safe': Police monitoring South Auckland schools after threat of planned brawl
One school said they had notified police and would have a 'strong staff presence'.
Man dies after being Tasered and pepper-sprayed when he threatened cops with samurai sword
The man passed out after being Tasered by police.
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.