New ZealandFleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haulFour people were arrested as a result of the pursuit. 16 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandA way for everyone: How a Kiwi performing arts group breaks down barriers for disabled youthGlass Ceiling’s South Auckland theatre group will have the chance to be back on stage.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood Safety refusing to say what supermarket products had needles in themNeedles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworths in Papakura.05 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandOfficials say tampering 'extremely rare' after needles found in supermarket foodThe supermarket would not disclose what products were affected.04 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt travels to Australia in search of Arthur Easton's killerDetectives flew to Victoria, NSW and Queensland as part of the investigation.24 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland pair face nearly 30 charges after string of violent retail theftsPolice said the violence was 'totally unacceptable'.19 Nov 03:35 AM
CrimeMan who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claimKevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.19 Nov 01:11 AM
Crime'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillorA principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.29 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Maaka? Police, family fear for 15-year-old boy missing 12 daysThe 15-year-old was last seen on September 27.09 Oct 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'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.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandMidnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine PinLast 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.Watch13 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl 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.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandKing Cobra gang member accidentally spikes own car – pistol, ammunition foundThe man was also breaching his bail and was facing charges in Papakura District Court.13 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandDrive-by shooting: House blasted in Papakura, firearms incident at gang padBullets have shattered the home's windows.13 Aug 06:02 PM
Kahu‘Kia tūpato’: Youth organisation pleads for safe return of kaitiaki carvingThe group has taken to social media in a bid to find their 'guardian'.16 Jul 08:26 PM
Banking and finance‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue downChilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandManhunt underway after stabbing in Papakura, AucklandA spokesperson said police are 'working hard to locate those responsible'.07 Jul 07:20 PM
New ZealandPolice close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injuredOne patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.07 Jul 08:47 AM
New Zealand'Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fireFire crews were called to the scene in South Auckland around 2am.27 Jun 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across AucklandThe driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.19 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland house-building outstrips population riseOn the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.17 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSticky fingers: Woman arrested with 12 boxes of stolen Scorched AlmondsTwo others were arrested earlier that day for shoplifting offences.15 May 07:28 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flamesTen fire appliances are still at the scene.15 May 05:34 PM
Kahu'Grateful': Meet Papakura's celebrity tattoo artistLeroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time.06 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandDelays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrierNZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandCustomer exposes free-range chicken's inflated price after New World store weighs packagingNew World admits it has been charging customers for packaging and liquid.25 Apr 05:57 AM
Talanoa'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.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Full' GP clinics enrol more patients after being bought by healthcare companyRapid growth of corporate GP ownership has upsides - but also some new pressures.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon off road in Clevedon as search warrant is carried outAuthorities are outside a property in rural Clevedon, South Auckland, this morning.09 Apr 09:47 PM
New Zealand'It was horrific': Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in Auckland suburbPacks of unsupervised dogs are terrorising residents of a South Auckland suburb.08 Apr 07:49 PM
New Zealand'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attackHe raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.29 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandTakanini fried chicken shop hit by robbers armed with knife Staff appeared visibly shaken following the incident.26 Mar 06:01 PM
