New Zealand
Forced NCEA externals 'a giant step back'
Liberal schools see NCEA change as "step backwards", but Auckland Grammar is happy.
Latest from Otara
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fruit fly zone expanded after Northcote discovery
The discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.
Heartbreaking farewell for Blues prop
The partner of Mike Tamoaieta says she'll "forever be proud" of him.
Armed police respond to reports of gunfire in Otara
Police are responding to an incident in Otara, South Auckland tonight.
10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly response
Despite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.
Third Queensland fruit fly trapped in North Shore
Searching for larvae ramps up after third Queensland fruit fly caught on the North Shore.
Commercial rēwena bread coming to Kirikiriroa
Rēwena set to become the trendy new loaf for TOFS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Disturbing footage: No illegal drugs used, say police
Police say no criminal offending took place.
Not guilty plea for Ōtara murder accused
A man's body was found outside a South Auckland church earlier this year.
Niko Brown, 5, ready to start school thanks to sponsor
Solo dad Daniel Brown is thankful his sons will be ready when school starts next month.
No uniform, stationery, bag or even shoes: kids too poor for school
Poverty means 200 Kiwi kids desperately need help to start school with the right gear.
Man trapped in machinery now in stable condition
Male patient in mid-40s taken to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition.
Man charged with murder after body found outside Ōtara church
A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in Ōtara.
Body find triggers homicide inquiry in Ōtara
There is a strong police presence outside a property on Ōtara Rd.
Veteran youth worker back to the streets
Veteran Otara youth worker Sully Paea back on the streets to help at-risk kids.
Police warning as they release image of man wanted over Otara shooting
Corey Jermaine Anderson, 23, is wanted in relation to a shooting in South Auckland.
Police locate purple Audi linked to Otara shooting
Thanks to members of the public the purple Audi that police appealed for was found.
Otara shooting: Purple Audi linked to hunt for gunman
Police are appealing for sightings of a car believed involved in a shooting in Otara.
Teens in hospital after chemical huffing explosion
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
12 Days of Christmas: Taking lessons out of the classroom
OKE Charity builds food gardens for schools in South Auckland.
Final journey for homeless man in viral wedding photo
Miller Patane was the unexpected recipient of a newlywed couple's kindness.
Person seriously injured with burns in Ōtara house fire
Emergency crews are at a large house fire in Otara this morning.
Killer Beez boss charged after alleged parole breach
Killer Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.
Community leader: 'South Auckland is safe'
Two shootings and another violent incident in South Auckland in the past 36 hours
Death on an Otara footpath: Man, 35, charged with murder
Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.
Tongan fans jovial for league match
A sea of chanting Tongan fans dressed in red have descended upon Mt Smart Stadium.
Māngere world champ expresses life's pain in dance
Ken Vaega was 23 when he met his dad, and his dad "burst into tears".
Spate of serious crashes overnight leaves five injured
One person was critically injured, another two were seriously injured in separate crashes.
Overnight adventure: Boys, 6 and 8, stayed with relative
The boys were located by a search party at 8am.
Bus strikes: no budge from bosses means more strikes
Drivers fight for increased pay and better working conditions.