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Favona fire: House destroyed in South Auckland
Fire crews were called to a house blaze in Favona, South Auckland, last night.
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Manukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report
"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."
Auckland mum gunned down in case of 'mistaken identity'
Meliame Fisi'ihoi, 57, died in what is believed to have been a case of mistaken identity.
Māori King visits Ihumātao as protesters say deal is close
An announcement on the disputed land at Mangere is expected before Waitangi Day.
Deal on Ihumātao 'hours away' - Pania Newton
The movement has raised major issues around Māori land rights.
Favona murder house defaced with gang slogan graffiti
The words 'Aroha Black Power' tagged on a house where a body was found last week.
'I heard a huge boom': Car and boat smash through wall into kitchen
South Auckland homeowner gets shock of their life when boat & car sail into wall of home.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Auckland blanketed in smoke from blaze on Māngere Mountain
Up to 25 firefighters battled huge fire on Māngere Mountain this morning.
One dead after being hit by train in South Auckland
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
Māngere shooting: 'I could hear guy that got shot panting' - witness
A man allegedly shot was heard gasping for air after a shooting in Māngere last night.
Māngere shooting: Man critically injured, police cordon off property
Police were called to Māngere late last night after reports of a shooting in the area.
National urges Govt on Ihumātao: No taxpayer or ratepayer bailout
'If you're not quite happy, go and sit on land ... and the taxpayer will bail it out.'
Disfigured kittens found in a 'terrible state' dumped in box
WARNING: Distressing: The kittens weighed barely 400g and are about 4 weeks old.
'I am spitting tacks over this': Bus strikes disrupt students sitting exams
The father was outraged for students who had exams this morning through NCEA.
Auckland top 40 Under 40: Who's made the list?
Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton stands out on the list for her rejection of a career.
Proposal to include Ihumātao in top heritage area
The area is regarded as internationally significant for its heritage values.
'Have respect for a kid's grave': Baby's grave vandalised
An Auckland mother was upset and angry to find her baby daughter's gravesite vandalised.
100 days on and still no action on Ihumātao land dispute
"The PM said for Māori to hold her to account, well she needs to act on those words."
'There's still someone inside': Screams of 'help me' at fatal Māngere fire
One person died in the fire in Māngere East, which began just after 5am.
One dead in South Auckland house fire
All other family members managed to evacuate the house safely.
Man thought to have fallen from Māngere roof was assaulted, police say
It was the second reported serious assault in Māngere in 24 hours.
Māngere homicide: Victim of serious assault dies, police hunt for third suspect
Two men have been arrested over the fatal assault were due to appear in court today.
Arrests over Māngere assault that left man fighting for his life
Two men have been arrested and another is still being sought.
Man fighting for life after being found injured in Auckland
An investigation has been started after man found lying injured in Mangere town centre.
Smashed car windscreen as man fights for his life
Witnesses say gunshots rang throughout the early hours of this morning in a Mangere street
Thirty new homes for homeless in Mangere
Monte Cecilia says a record 700 families sought housing support in the last year.
Govt the 'golden egg' for housing investors
Investors are targeting South Auckland with the express purpose of getting Govt money.
David Tua to be inducted into US Boxing Hall of Fame
David the Tuaman Tua is to be inducted into the US National Boxing Hall of Fame.