Latest from South Auckland

Destiny Church scandal: New charges laid as two more victims come forward

The man now faces 18 charges in relation to five alleged victims.

'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks

Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.

'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damage

This month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.

Tongan-Kiwi cousins celebrate Tongan language week on YouTube

Youngsters team up with Tongan musician Soakai "Solar" Malamala for epic song drop.

Delays as two crashes close Auckland roads, injuries reported

A serious crash has closed Great South Rd in South Auckland.

Local Government: Manurewa Local Board ends secret workshops

Until this year, workshops have been closed to the public and the media.

Man found with stab wounds outside Pukekohe supermarket

The man was taken to hospital; in a 'moderate condition'.

Comanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZ

Police and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.

Home invasion shooting: Father murdered as 6yo son slept nearby

It's been five years since the defendant murdered Tulua. He still can't be named.

Man who stabbed two teen Burger King workers was suffering meth psychosis

Ethan Simon said he was especially sad about his victims' ages after learning what he did.

Watch: Polkinghorne jury shown CCTV of Pauline Hanna using rope on last day alive

The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife and staging the death as a suicide.

Du Val Group in receivership: Why the FMA and police swooped, and what next?

One increasingly worried subcontractor complained of being owed around $500,000.

'Last resort': Auckland Council selling Ōtara home to recoup $317k unpaid rates bill

The property's owner hasn't made a rates payment in 19 years.

'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner

The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.

'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shooting

One neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.

Multiple gunshots fired at house in Māngere, South Auckland

Police are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.

Police continuing investigations into ‘unexplained’ South Auckland death

The post-mortem examination is due to take place today.

A quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stop

Police pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.