New ZealandLearning local: Papakura kids design their own playgroundPapakura Intermediate students are designing their own "astronomical playground".24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirearm used in aggravated robbery at Papakura jewellersPolice are investigating an aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jewellery in Papakura.22 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandOutrage as mum gets child to drive on Auckland motorwayThe motorist spotted the child driving along the motorway earlier this evening.17 Jan 08:22 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after 10-week-old boy injuredPolice are appealing for information.11 Jan 02:51 AM
New ZealandEmergency services attend workplace incident in PapakuraEmergency services are rushing to a workplace incident in Papakura.17 Dec 08:17 PM
New ZealandMission's Christmas giving beginsMission's Christmas giving from new sites during rebuilding.09 Dec 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable': Pera Te Amo remembered following deathPera Te Amo died following a workplace incident in Papakura last weekend.04 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandMan who died after Papakura workplace accident namedPolice name 45-year-old Pera Te Amo as person killed in Papakura workplace accident.03 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan dies after workplace incident in PapakuraMan had been working on a subdivision on Settlement Rd when he was buried by soil.01 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandConstruction worker buried in 3m pitThe man was working on a subdivision in Papakura when he was buried by soil.01 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandFound: Missing boy stayed over at friend'sHundreds helped search for missing 6-year-old, who had stayed over at friend's house30 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandMan ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spreeJade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.29 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandCollins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.22 Nov 06:00 PM
BusinessHousing minister says KiwiBuild not for low-income buyers"All first home buyers deserve a chance of home ownership," Phil Twyford said.29 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandDaycare crisis: The job no one wants despite pay bonusSector group fears "bubble" will burst and some childcare centres will close.28 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandFirst KiwiBuild families welcomed homeThe first 18 KiwiBuild families have been welcomed to their new homes in Papakura today.26 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandJami-Lee Ross text to lover led National to race for helpChain of events challenge blogger's claims of National Party's role on Ross.25 Oct 04:24 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu centre for at-risk teens closesActivity centres are bandaging up teens who cut themselves, but struggling to cope.24 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandRental shortage leading renters to become 'desperate'Papakura mum was driven to desperation because of how hard it was to find a rental.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLosing sleep: Man wants diverted trucks off his street at nightPapakura residents says trucks diverted from the motorway are keeping him awake at night.09 Oct 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Swamp house' family find new homeFamily find new home after taking their case public and forcing landlord to take action.07 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandFirst KiwiBuild buyers to pay $100k below market valueFirst home buyers selected for a KiwiBuild house are getting a steal, new figures show.05 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPapakura 'swamp house' baby admitted to ICUIt is the third time baby Atamarie Taylor has been admitted to hospital this winter.24 Sep 09:09 AM
New ZealandDevast8: Tattooed jobseeker back in courtThe man with the word Devast8 tattooed across his face is back before the courts.22 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandVacate notice withdrawn for 'swamp house' familyIt was withdrawn to relieve any pressure for the family on finding a new home.13 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandSwamp home eviction could be illegalExperts say eviction notice issued to family could be classed as 'retaliatory'.12 Sep 10:35 PM
Banking and financeFirst KiwiBuild open home attracts hundredsFirst KiwiBuild open home attracts 500 hopefuls - and all main banks.10 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandNew housing project will provide accommodation for over 150 homeless people"A particularly nice way of using existing housing but re-purposing it to meet the need."06 Sep 07:33 AM
New ZealandMore jobs, so kids are staying in schoolStability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.02 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessTake a glimpse inside the first completed KiwiBuild home18 "modest starter" homes in Papakura finished and up for ballot soon.02 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandBus strikes: no budge from bosses means more strikesDrivers fight for increased pay and better working conditions.30 Aug 12:40 AM
New ZealandCouncil investigating 'swamp' under Papakura homeA complaint was lodged yesterday morning and flooding is being investigated.29 Aug 05:56 PM
New ZealandPapakura Park & Ride: 'The best facilities that I have seen in Auckland'"It is one of the best facilities for Park & Ride so far that I have seen in Auckland."29 Aug 05:00 PM