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'I saw it all': Triple-fatal Ramarama crash survivor's miracle recovery
Samoan seasonal worker Luai Tavita remembers his late friends every day while out working.
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Early morning fire burns through South Auckland hospice shop
The fire broke out on Great South Road shortly after midnight.
Kiwi singer stopped in Hawaii after being recognised by customs officer
A customs officer spotted the young star and asked for a photo.
Predator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failure
Scentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.
SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks
His next court appearance is in October.
Man charged with murder of 84yo woman in South Auckland
Joan Beale, 84, was found dead in her Papatoetoe home.
Fraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000
Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.
Motorbike crash causes major delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway during morning rush
Southbound lanes were blocked, causing delays from Onehunga to Waterview.
Coroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge dropped
Baden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.
Local body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion conviction
He was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.
'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through lounge
A neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.
'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on Facebook
Police say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.
'Catastrophic mistaken ID' led to innocent bystander's death, jury told
The teen made a fatal misjudgment but he's not a "hood rat", his lawyer said.
Cooksley's black beauty looks ready for season's first feature
A South Auckland stable has a four-pronged attack on racing's spring riches.
Size of four rugby fields: NZ's biggest new chilled, frozen food warehouse rising
'We have got to keep up,' Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says of the building.
Auckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto grounds
Police say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.
Auckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shooting
The gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.
Man charged after woman found dead at South Auckland address
A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault.
'Hurt me so much': $220k 'run it straight' winner sorry over Kiwi teen's death
'I apologise for that... influencing the younger generation to do that type of thing.'
Police investigate after Auckland student 'offered sweets for ride' to school
The man, aged 50-60, drove a grey car and had fair skin, said a Facebook post.
Smooth criminal? Salon calls out woman who did runner after Brazilian wax
The woman said she'd be back after visiting an ATM when her card declined.
How a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworld
Soon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.
Fire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyard
Fire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.
Why a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison
'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.
Hide 'n seek: Guns, drugs found in car engine bay as police swoop property
More ammo and weapons - including a sawn-off shotgun - were found in a bedroom and camper.
Man to be deported, two arrested after gun incident in South Auckland
A 22-year-old man was detained for deportation.
South Auckland school goes into lockdown after incident
Police were called to the Clover Park school about 3pm.
New Zealand to help Samoa battle dengue fever outbreak
Five children have died from the mosquito-borne viral illness in Samoa.
Phil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary moments
Phil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.
Police name teen killed in South Auckland street fight
A 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident.