Māngere world champ expresses life's pain in dance
Ken Vaega was 23 when he met his dad, and his dad "burst into tears".
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Aucklander walks away with $1 million Lotto win
Powerball didn't strike tonight and will jump to $8 million for Saturday's draw.
'That's not true' - rugby coach refutes sex allegations
Alosio Taimo is now facing 106 charges - some going back to the late 80s and early 90s.
Tenants go rogue: Home wrecked in 'war zone' damage
New video shows horrific damage to Manurewa rental.
Ewe won't believe this Auckland traffic
A sheep takes an unusual stand on Auckland's southern motorway.
Dance work tells story of south Auckland
Choreographer wrangles 50 young dancers to tell new Southside story.
Māori keen to buy university's $80m campus
Parts of teachers' training college 15ha site sacred to Ngāti Whātua.
Two stores on fire in Otahuhu, South Auckland
"It appeared that two stores were on fire," the spokeswoman said.
'Alcohol, speed': Five in hospital after van rolls over two cars
'Slow down and don't drink drive,' say police after horrific crash aftermath.
Hundreds paying levy for fuel to heat homes
An oversight has left hundreds of homeowners paying a tax designed for roading projects
Boaties cry foul: 'Unfair' to pay twice to fix Auckland's roads
Boaties want a break from regional fuel tax, saying they are paying twice to fix roads
Petrol taxes hurting poor - social agency
Poverty group slams Government images of professionals cycling through wealthy suburbs.
Hitchhiker found dead in Takanini named
John McKee, 49, had been trying to hitch a ride on Popes Rd before he died.
South Auckland doctor stripped of registration after assaulting six women
Doctor stripped of his medical certificate and ordered to pay $12,000
Death on Weymouth Beach not considered suspicious
A post-mortem is being carried out today to establish the cause of death.
Flight of fancy: South Aucklander's back-yard plane breaches council rules
Inspection by Auckland Council found the height and location of the plane was an issue.
Spate of serious crashes overnight leaves five injured
One person was critically injured, another two were seriously injured in separate crashes.
Manaakitanga 'key' to tackling homelessness crisis
Te Puea Marae has helped 332 people find homes since it opened its doors in July 2016.
Iwi wins right to appeal Auckland land claims
The case related to historical Treaty claims involving commercial properties in Auckland.
Jackson's charter school will stay open as integrated school
Willie Jackson's charter school becomes state integrated school, but expansion deferred.
Crash in South Auckland delays commuters
A South Auckland crash is causing delays and several motorways are reporting congestion.
Exclusive: Sex abuser's 50 years of offending against girls
EXLUSIVE: 82yo man jailed for more than 50 years of sexually abusing little girls.
South Aucklander drops plane into backyard
Many people who love planes fill their hunger by buying small models but not this man
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
Pedestrian found dead on road in Takanini
Police were called to reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car on Popes Rd, in Takanini
'Extensive' damage to house struck by car
No one was hurt in the crash, but steel struts are now supporting one corner of the house.
Vacate notice withdrawn for 'swamp house' family
It was withdrawn to relieve any pressure for the family on finding a new home.
Witness: 'Piercing screams' heard as police taser man accused of aiming loaded rifle at officers
Two officers narrowly avoided death after a man allegedly pulled trigger on rifle at them.
Swamp home eviction could be illegal
Experts say eviction notice issued to family could be classed as 'retaliatory'.
Coach's indecent assault trial: 'I was just a little boy'
Alosio Taimo is facing 83 charges during a 10 week trial in the High Court.
'Swamp house' family evicted after revealing flood woes
The family say they were given the notice after raising issues with media.
Cops defend worker's 'termination letter'
Just hours after losing her court case, Melissa Opai received a letter from police.