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Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'
He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.
Latest from Otara
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Police search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserve
The man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.
Auckland teen accused of New Year's Day shotgun murder named
Police said two teens were critically wounded by a single blast into a car.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
One dead in single-vehicle crash in South Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit remains at the scene and inquiries are under way.
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
Person critically injured after Ōtara hit and run
The incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Pasifika social media influencers star in new zombie movie
"I feel like our humour is top tier and there’s just not enough of it online."
Fears sold Otara polytech site could attract more graffiti and youth crime
“Ōtara needs a place where we can build ourselves and it never happened.”
Metita restaurant review: Michael Meredith's food a 'nostaglic and emotional experience'
Reporter Mary Afemata finds a special link at Michael Meredith's new restaurant Metita.
New Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'
Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.
Person badly injured in Ōtara fight
Police were called to a report of disorder around 10pm.
'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland home
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.
Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.
Students try to rescue seal pup from busy Auckland street
Auckland has seen an influx of seals infiltrating urban areas over the past few months.
Editorial: Fear and loathing on the campaign trail
EDITORIAL: Divisiveness is being used as an election strategy.
Baby death: He stomped his pregnant partner's head, then their son came and his violence amplified
Prosecutors sought a murder conviction for Hamuera Rawhiti. Jurors disagreed.
Six children, aged 12 and 13, arrested for breaking into cars
The group's crime spree came to a halt after police spikes stopped their getaway vehicle.
'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard
The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.
Police investigating possible shooting in Manukau
This is the third shooting in South Auckland in 48 hours.
South Auckland students preparing for trip of a lifetime to Nasa
16 rangatahi are heading to Advance Space Camp at US Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.
Auckland crime: Takapuna vape shop, Otara supermarket latest ram raid targets
Vehicles were used to gain entry at both premises.
Two dairies ram-raided and six teens arrested overnight
Police say their helicopter crew saw teens speeding away from the ram raid.
Police seeking man in relation to Auckland indecent assault
The indecent assault occurred in Ōtara on February 22.
Alleged outlaw bikie accused of trying to murder his gang's own boss loses name suppression fight
The man is accused of trying to kill Tribesmen boss “Buzz” Snell during a gang gathering.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
'A score to settle': Gang member who orchestrated revenge plot sentenced for stranger's manslaughter
He was tried twice for murder but jurors instead found him guilty of manslaughter.
Tribesman member pleads not guilty to attempted murder of own gang's boss
Dion 'Buzz' Snell was shot at a rugby league celebration in Ōtara in early November.