Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
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Owners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by digger
A skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.
West Auckland home damaged by weather being demolished
A badly damaged West Auckland property that has been at risk of collapse for months is being demolished as its owners watch. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Video footage captures lightning strikes before thunderous explosion
One local resident described the sound as 'an incredible thunderclap'.
Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself
The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.
Crash on Northwestern motorway after busy Lincoln Rd
The crash happened just after Lincoln Rd, Henderson.
Armed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikes
West Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.
Two crashes and a fallen tree are causing delays on Auckland roads this morning
Auckland motorists are facing delays on the motorway network this morning.
Shop broken into for lollies: 'No fear from these kids'
West Auckland shop owners describe seeing 'no fear' in youths who broke into their store.
‘It’s hard for parents to accept their children as fa’afafine’
Steva Auina knows all the challenges of being a fa'afafine in high school.
Firefighters responding to blaze in Titirangi, West Auckland
Firefighters are responding to a blaze at a restaurant in West Auckland.
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
Surf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summer
They save us. Can we save them?
Watch: Arnott’s new Auckland factory will cater for local tastes
The company will release a new local range of biscuits next month.
'Heartbreaking': PM on NZ Post shop closure amid crime wave
'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.
'Sick of all the crime': Titirangi Post Shop targeted seven times closes for good
'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.
West Auckland vehicle chase ends with botched attempt by driver to escape police
The incident started on Henderson Valley Rd at about 10pm last night.
Man arrested after armed police surround house in Ranui, West Auckland
A man will appear in court today on family harm charges.
The Trusts budgets $40m expanding West Auckland outlets
Boutique pop-up bars, restaurant-led gastro pubs: walking distance from units, transport.
Auckland crime: Ram raiding thieves take off with supermarket charity boxes
They used a car to gain entry into the west Auckland grocery store.
‘It's not worth living here’: West Auckland residents abandon flooded homes
Auckland residents share their frustrations after being flooded a third time this year.
Crashes cause delays around Auckland - at least one person injured
A serious crash on a busy road in New Lynn, West Auckland, is causing delays this morning.
Measles outbreak: Vaccination clinics set up in South and West Auckland this weekend
The centres are being set up following an outbreak at an Albany school.
Retired senior educator charged with sexual offending
The boy was aged 5 and 7 at the time of the alleged offending.
High-speed crash takes out barriers, traffic lights major Auckland road
The car’s wheels were torn off from each side on impact.
West Auckland schoolgirl abduction: Family waits for police progress
It's been over a week since the brutal hours-long attack took place in Sunnyvale.
Person dies after incident with tractor on Auckland property
Police say family of the person killed in rural tragedy are being supported.
'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in face
The solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.
Meth and the wild west: How a drug deal turned into 'execution-style' slaying
Steve Braunias reports from the so-called “execution-style” murder trial.
One dead after motorcycle crash on Kaipara Coast Highway
The crash was reported about 12.45pm this afternoon.
Strange scenes in court as three co-accused deny killing in New Lynn
All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, writes Steve Braunias.
Arrest after person rushed to hospital following shooting in West Auckland
Police swooped on an address in Triangle Rd shortly before 10pm.
'Sparked fear in our locals': West Aucklanders on edge after schoolgirl abducted and attacked
Sunnyvale residents have deadbolted their doors after a schoolgirl's serious assault.