New Zealand
Desperate bid to save construction foreman run over by own van
Dead man 'gem of a person' who leaves behind wife and three children, says colleague.
Latest from South Auckland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.
Hayman Park playground a hit, but finding a parking spot an issue
Locals are asking how the park cost ratepayers millions but forgot to include parking.
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.
Record meth bust: Drugs totalling three quarters of a tonne seized in Auckland raid
The drug haul is the largest methamphetamine seizure in New Zealand history.
Pasifika musicians recognised at Pacific Music Awards 2023
The winners of this year's Pacific Music Awards have been announced.
GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks
Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Ikea in deal to connect with urban Māori
Manukau Urban Māori Authority signs a deal with global furniture giant Ikea.
Brown Pride - a hub for music, haircuts, threads and fitness
Johnnie Timu says Brown Pride aims to bring holistic wellbeing to his community.
Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week
Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.
Commissioner Coster: So many liquor stores scattered in communities like corner dairies
Booze and meth keep police on the hop in South Auckland.
'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard
The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.
'Their whole world ripped away': Shooting victim a doting father with young daughter
Solomona To'oto'o, 45, was his family's sole breadwinner and the father of a 6yo girl.
Devastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable grief
Mena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.
'When I took the bandage off... that's when I first cried'
Breast cancer survivor remembers when the tears finally came after diagnosis.
Police investigating armed burglary at a house in Papatoetoe overnight
Armed group storm into Papatoetoe house in the early hours of this morning.
'Gross breach of trust': Teacher stole $20k, vouched for by former minister
The teacher now works at a polytech, managing a budget of nearly $500k.
Kiwi musicians pay tribute to rap legend Ermehn
Kiwi rappers and musicians pay tribute to South Auckland hip hop legend Ermehn.
'Nightmare': Child robbers hit vape store, steal $5K worth of product
Large rocks were found outside the Auckland store after smash-and-grab incident.
'I can't give up': Popular cake shop owner after fourth break-in
Thieves have struck their shop four times, but a young business owner is not giving up.
Man critically injured after assault in South Auckland
Police do not know at this stage how the man came to be injured
Neighbours at war: Two people injured in 'ongoing dispute'
Police said they spent a considerable amount of time trying to de-escalate the situation.
Covid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centre
Statement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.
'Zero tolerance': Police to monitor funeral procession for dead Killer Beez gang associate
Police say they will respond to any issues and urge the public to report crimes.
Boys in Oranga Tamariki care made to ‘fight until they dropped’
More claims of violence at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice facility have come to light.
Have you seen Aria? Police appeal to find missing teen
Aria, also known as Angel, went missing from Warkworth on June 20.
'They got KFC and McDonald's': Oranga Tamariki reveal how they ended stand-off
Five youths on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility came down late last night.
Young people remain on roof of Auckland youth justice facility
The group spent last night on the roof in 11C temperatures.