Latest from South Auckland

Fraud probe: Sewage job for cake maker

Fraud investigation launched after Auckland cake decorator awarded multi-million dollar contract to build a sewage plant.

More than 9000 high school students to take the stage

The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

Man caught with his pants down in car

Police have spoken to a man caught by a runner half-naked in a car in Manurewa last night.

Police shot at after store robbery

The dairy was packed with four staff, members of the public, and children at the time of the robbery.

Tasman Tempest: The anatomy of a storm

The power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.

Dome Valley defendant changes plea

Julie-Ann Torrance today pleaded guilty on three charges but is still defending three counts.

Meet the Rainaway Bride

A helicopter pilot organised an urgent flight for his bride to reach their wedding after she was stranded by flooding.

Four vehicle smash in South Auckland

Up to a dozen people were in the vehicles at the time of the crash.

Sprinklers on despite water crisis

Auckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.

Pukekawa market gardens up for sale

A family who has owned property in Pukekawa for more than 100 years is selling up 90-acres of land in an fast-developing area south of Auckland.

MP helps out stranded Hunua camp kids

Children leaving the Hunua Falls Camp due to heavy rain and flooding today were helped by police, the army, civil defence - even a Cabinet Minister.

Flipped house deal sparks call to protect consumers

Call for an overhaul of the Real Estate Agents Act.

A one-in-100-year rain event

Several roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.

Woman hurt after car and bus collide

Serious injuries after rural South Auckland smash.

Family home 'flipped' for $81k profit

A 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.

1300 without power in Auckland

More than 1300 people are without power in Auckland following two outages.

Long delays expected on motorway

Motorists on Auckland's southern motorway are being warned to avoid the area or expect delays after a spillage late this afternoon.

Children heard during attack, trial hears

As she lay in the basement beaten and cable-tied, the Dome Valley victim thought she could hear one of her alleged attacker's children running around upstairs.