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Aussies chase Rainbow's End pot of gold
Queensland theme park operators are being tipped as possible bidders for south Auckland's Rainbow's End.

<i>Volare</i>, Manurewa
It's fair to say that I have come across Italian restaurants more devoid of atmosphere, but they were all in railway stations.

Homicide probe into woman's death
A homicide investigation is underway after the stabbing death of a woman at a party in Manurewa overnight.

Room for growth spurt at kid's playland
Thorough upgrades to a well-run party venue have paid off, writes Colin Taylor.

Mini-dragon building nest in Manukau
Chinatown in Ti Rakau Drive taking shape as centrepiece of growing Chinese presence in Auckland, says Colin Taylor.

Man charged with fatal Manukau shooting
A man, 42, will appear in court this afternoon charged with the murder of Keith Kahi.

Man wanted in connection with Manukau killing named
Police have released the name of a man wanted in connection with the execution-style killing of Keith Kahi on Sunday night.

Man killed in Manukau died of gunshot wounds
The man found dead on a Manukau street last night died from gunshot wounds, say police.

Man found on footpath after Manukau stabbing
A man aged in his twenties died after being stabbed in the chest in Manukau City last night.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Lame horses leading mayoral race
Auckland voters will face quite a dilemma if the mayoralty of the new Super City stays an effective two-horse race.

Carpark killer jailed for at least 12 years
The man who snatched a handbag from a businesswoman then ran her down in a stolen vehicle has been jailed for at least 12 years.