Latest from Papatoetoe

'Community hero' meets responders who saved his life

An 80-year-old has reunited with the first responders who helped save his life.

Traffic delays expected after serious crash between car and parked truck

The sole male occupant had to be "extricated" using rescue equipment.

'His clothes were burning off': Kids save burning man

The two children, aged 12 and 13, did "a tremendous job", fire investigator says.

Man burnt after motorbike catches fire

Victim was working on the vehicle when it caught alight.

Agent tells boss 'I'm f***ed' after call from reporter

After a call about a deal in which he had made $720k profit, Aaron Hughes called his boss.

Goff continues crusade against rubbish dumpers

Mayor Phil Goff declared war on illegal dumping in a bruising Facebook post last month.

Monolingual no more: kids lead the way

Diverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.

Auckland dad collects a years' worth of plastic

He was shocked to see just how much plastic had accumulated over the year.

South Auckland scrub fire threatened homes

Three crews have remained on scene to cool down hotspots.

Samoan politician claims discrimination

A Samoan politician says her skin colour led to discrimination at a conference in Auckland

Over 4000 needy kids on KidsCan waiting list

Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

Kidnap trial: Five found guilty

Five accused of manslaughter and kidnapping of an Auckland woman have been found guilty.

Schoolboy who met Chiefs star dies

A former Kawerau boy who met a Chiefs rugby player a month ago has died of cancer.

'Wrong-way' driver hits two cars, pole in Auckland

A witness said the driver was heading the wrong way down Great South Rd.

Night at the dairy: Life on the front line

Saiyad Shah is one of the many dairy owners who have fallen victim to violence.

Homicide investigation after body found

Death at Papatoetoe address is being treated as suspicious.

Letele farewelled at emotional service

Released prisoner and cancer victim Vicki Letele received an emotional farewell today.

Kidnap trial: Gang contacted, court told

Crown names gang ghost unit as 'hired muscle' in kidnap of woman found bound and gagged.