Fire crews battling large blaze at Papatoetoe leisure centre
Six fire crews are at a large blaze at a leisure centre on Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe.
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Students start returning to measles schools
Measles case at school ball has not been confirmed yet.
Measles outbreak: More than 1000 Auckland school students being kept at home
Measles threat for winter tournament hosting 25,000 secondary students.
Police praise man who pulled crash victim to safety
"His actions in no doubt assisted emergency services this morning," say police.
Power being restored after car crashed into pole in Papatoetoe
A car crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hillcrest and Station Rds in Papatoetoe.
'The car's on fire ... get out:' Hero saves crash victim
A man who stopped to help a victim of a car crash in Papatoetoe is being hailed a hero.
'Devoted' dad's lonely death in a council flat
"It's too late for Dad, maybe we can stop this happening to someone else," daughter says.
Charcoal warning: Critically-ill couple were burning fuel inside
The couple were found unconscious the next morning by one of their sons.
Two people critical after burning charcoal indoors
The two people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Auckland school choice set to tighten
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
Child snatching bid: Families told to be vigilant
A man attempted to snatch a Papatoetoe South School student last Friday.
Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants
Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".
Man tasered and arrested at large house fire in Papatoetoe
The fire started just before 11.30am at a property on Carlie St.
Person dies after car smashes into clothing shop in Papatoetoe
A person died after the vehicle they were in smashed into building at Papatoetoe.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Gang wars: Shootings 'the worst in 60 years'
Six firearms-related incidents since February leave residents living in fear.
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire destroys their home
Ray and Reta Milovale couldn't do anything as flames engulfed their Papatoetoe home.
Police seek information after man hospitalised with gun injury
The man presented at Middlemore Hospital yesterday afternoon with a gunshot wound.
Man critically injured with gunshot wounds in Auckland
Police are currently working to establish the circumstances of the man's injuries.
Woman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersection
The charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.
Police investigating report of shot fired in Papatoetoe
Police received the report of a shot being fired before 2pm.
'Predator' Rewa jailed for life for Susan Burdett murder
Malcolm Rewa bludgeoned Susan Burdett to death with a baseball bat, a jury concluded.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
'Justice merged with truth'
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
'I thought he'd kill me': Rewa survivor's heartbreaking letter
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
Reactions to Malcolm Rewa's guilty verdict
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
Malcolm Rewa guilty of Susan Burdett's 1992 murder
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
Jury deciding verdict in Malcolm Rewa murder trial
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
'You can be sure he's guilty', Crown tells Malcolm Rewa jury
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
Susan Burdett's secret: Friend tells of mystery lover
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
Malcolm Rewa claims secret relationship with Susan Burdett
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."
Watch: Five hurt as test-drive car slams into Papatoetoe house
Car's accelerator jammed and it smashed into the house.