New ZealandDriver seriously injured in crash on flooded roadThe road has surface flooding after heavy storms hit Auckland this evening.06 Jul 09:20 AM
New ZealandYoung father struck by car a 'role model'A man tragically killed crossing a road has been remembered as a dedicated father.10 Jun 12:46 AM
New ZealandTackling youth crime applaudedViciously attacked outside his family's restaurant, Chris Turner welcomes new Budget.25 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandKids lose tech classes, playing fieldsSchool overcrowding is shutting some students out of technology classes and playing fields24 May 04:56 AM
New ZealandAssaults leave two seriously hurtA man in his 60s is fighting for his life and another male had a heart attack.19 May 09:53 PM
BusinessRevealed: Where new houses will be builtGovernment has revealed which Auckland suburbs will get more houses before 2020.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery explosions were police exercisePolice confirm they were responsible for explosions heard around South Auckland tonight.16 May 06:51 AM
New ZealandKerbside food-waste collection on wayIt's good news for some with a big development in the unification of waste collection.15 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandDelays expected following six-car crashA southbound lane of the Southern Motorway has been blocked by the crash.06 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandPrivate schools lure high-paid principalsFive state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.03 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in PapakuraA man is in a serious condition in Middlemore Hospital following the attack.27 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandFalls mystery: Man's phone cuts outPolice call off search for a man believed to be in the water, and on phone, at Hunua.16 Apr 07:58 PM
New ZealandRubbish: Tale of two sides of a streetOn one side, residents pay $2.30 for orange bags, on the other side they can use any bag.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe final insult: Wrong cemetery plot dugFamily also say Auckland Council cemetery staff asked for a new payment to fix the error.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMotorway closure plannedPart of the Southern Motorway will close for roadworks next weekend23 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen dies after bucket list tickedKiwi teen drove an army tank and a Lamborghini before dying of a brain tumour this week.17 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandSprinklers on despite water crisisAuckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.11 Mar 03:52 AM
New ZealandWater crisis: How to save 20 litres a dayHow much water do everyday activities around the house use?10 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandWatchdog investigates 300 flipping casesReal estate authority reveals it set up a probe into rapid turnover of Auckland houses involving licensed agents.09 Mar 01:17 AM
BusinessFlipped house deal sparks call to protect consumersCall for an overhaul of the Real Estate Agents Act.08 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandA one-in-100-year rain eventSeveral roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.07 Mar 07:01 PM
BusinessFamily home 'flipped' for $81k profitA family of seven sold their Papakura home for $819,000 but it was 'flipped' by an investor on the day of settlement for $900,000.07 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLocal schools should not be losing patronageCOMMENT: Papakura High School and its community are victims of decades of Government policy in social services and education, writes Camilla Highfield.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into Papakura homeA car has crashed into a house in South Auckland tonight, injuring three people.19 Feb 09:14 AM
New ZealandFilm 'flipped a switch' for PapakuraA Herald film on a year in the life of Papakura High School has "flipped a switch" in the students' minds, says one of the film's star talents.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Under the Bridge revisited Under the Bridge was a film that shone a bright light on a school and town too often found in the shadows. Tristram Clayton heads back to Papakura to find out where the cast is now. Watch12 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandUnder the Bridge: Poor schools miss outRadical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: It's about crimeIn Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.11 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't mean we're a bad school'Students at Papakura High School are striving to change the community's perception of their school, one of the country's most disadvantaged.10 Feb 10:36 PM
EducationUnder The Bridge: 'They fly as high as anyone else'Learn more about The Rising Foundation, a charity helping students from schools like those in Under The Bridge, the Herald's documentary project.09 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: A sense of hopePapakura High School has a falling roll, and as far as results go, it's among the worst schools in the country. But there is hope.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'What I'm seeing is a frightening disparity'In this video, school staff including principal John Rohs discuss the impact of a variety of social issues on the students.08 Feb 10:12 PM
New Zealand'I poured my heart into that song'Melevesi's song <i>Under The Bridge</i> was recorded at BigPop studios this year for the Herald film of the same name, about a year inside Papakura High School.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Battling the OddsAt the edge of the city and margins of society, a school is fighting back.08 Feb 04:00 PM
