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Homeless at 15, in prison at 16: Killer Beez member gets home detention after drive-by shootings
The gang warfare in November 2020 terrorised Ōtara over the course of a day.
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Killer Beez gang member who terrorised community with daylight drive-bys jailed
Residents described extreme terror as bullets lodged in their homes.
Lifu Petelo Mua'au will bring his Samoan cultural upbringing to South Auckland
New South Auckland cop wants to use his culture to heal whānau.
Black Power defence: Murder accused said endangering gang president akin to death warrant
Jurors found Timothy Huriwaka guilty of manslaughter instead of murder.
Serious crash in Flat Bush involving vehicles and cyclist, truck rolls in Ōtara
Roads are closed after both crashes.
Abandoned Ōtara building on fire
The building was 'well involved' in the fire when Fenz arrived.
Deserving school wins new basketball court
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate students were 'over the moon, jumping around' over the win.
'A score to settle': Murder defendant stewed in jail for a year before revenge attempt, prosecutors say
Another man has already pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger that night.
Ōtara baby death: Defendant's overseas parents fear banishment from village, court told
The defendant's mother said she fears villagers will burn her house down.
Another Killer Beez gang member pleads guilty to sloppy revenge plot that terrorised Ōtara
Multiple homes were shot at, including neighbours of the intended targets.
Killer Beez member admits drive-by shootings spurred by stolen patch
Paul Cassidy pleaded guilty to shooting at homes on three Ōtara streets.
Man pleads not guilty to murder following death of infant in South Auckland
The infant was taken to Watford Medical Centre in May with critical injuries.
Patch revenge: Prison for Killer Beez member who choreographed gang warfare
Gang members arrived from as far as the South Island to participate, authorities said.
Ōtara-inspired bar wows patrons in France
A bar in Nice is being noticed on social media for its connections to New Zealand.
Murder charge laid a month after South Auckland baby death
New charge after infant with critical injuries dies at South Auckland medical centre.
Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat
To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.
Plea from residents: 'Stop destroying Ōtara'
"We need spiritual weapons, the greatest being prayer."
Auckland shootings: Man arrested after car shot at in Māngere Bridge
Police were called to shootings in Māngere Bridge, Favona, Massey and Ōtara yesterday.
Fire crews, police responding to 'suspicious' house fire in Ōtara
Police: No indication anyone has been injured.
Man charged with ram raid spree at two different Auckland malls
The 20-year-old is alleged to have nabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewellery.
Armed Offenders assist police in Otara search warrant arrests
The Armed Offenders Squad assisted as a precaution.
Homicide inquiry launched after baby dies in Otara
A baby with critical injuries was taken to a medical centre in Otara.
'The feud is deeply personal': What police are doing behind the scenes to quell gang war
Analysis - Hard slog for police to stop war between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs.
Gang feud shootings: 'Indiscriminate and reckless' use of guns, communities' safety disrespected
Police responded to shooting incidents in at least seven Auckland suburbs overnight.
Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
Man admits four South Auckland drive-by shootings in five days
Michael Crawford also pleaded guilty to having explosives, AK-47-type rifle: no one hurt.
'Big Poppa': Ōtara youth worker Allan Va'a remembered
South Aucklanders are honouring the life of dedicated youth worker Allan Va'a.
One person dead in South Auckland crash
Emergency teams are at the scene on Hills Rd in Ōtara .
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble has died
Hero of South Auckland dies, a decade after incredible Antarctic journey.