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Polyfest is back with kapa haka competition
The "mini-Matatini" kicks off today in South Auckland.
Latest from South Auckland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Auckland restaurant fire: Blaze extinguished, authorities to determine cause
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Great South Rd just after 8pm.
Bottle store battle: Law changes may stifle community objections
There are concerns the law changes could have the opposite effect to that intended.
Teenager with gunshot wounds dropped off at hospital
18yo being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
'My partner left me': Woman who drove into pedestrians at Manukau mall carpark
The crash killed one pedestrian and injured six others.
Pacific and Māori women in science: 'You sacrifice what’s comfortable in your life'
Women in science: Young Pasifika and Māori women encouraged to choose a unique career.
Couple forced to live in leaky home after QSM recipient found to have duped them wins retrial
A judge described the case as "quite literally a cover-up".
Polyfest has always been the spot, whether you're performing or not
Time for Pacific Island goodness, kai and inspiration.
Polyfest Day 1: 'The strength of the culture coming together is amazing'
Vibrant cultures from around the world have opened up the Polyfest in Auckland.
Dave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cyclone
Dave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.
PolyFest is back to normal this year
Polyfest 2023 to return to normalcy after four years of disruption.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars donated by crypto and Web3
Community advocate Dave Letele is turning houses into homes for whānau.
Kāinga Ora to demolish flood-damaged homes in Māngere, but won’t say how many
Some affected tenants are still waiting for answers one month on from flooding.
Person hospitalised after assault in Karaka
A person is in a serious condition after an alleged assault in Karaka, south of Auckland.
Police investigating after body found in South Auckland
Emergency services are at the scene after a body was found in Manurewa.
Million-dollar loss: Auckland house bought for $2.3m sells one year later for $1.3m
Auckland prices still falling, now 21 per cent down on this time last year, Reinz says.
King Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplace
Monnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.
Teen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead
"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.
Elderly woman and two others facing 72 charges after historic sex and physical abuse investigation
Those charged are a 72-year-old woman, a 33-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man.
Crash and roadworks cause early morning delays
A crash is causing delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
Teenagers on sports trip from Tonga get stuck in to help after Auckland flooding
Youngsters on a sports trip from Tonga are helping in the big clean-up in Auckland.
'Amazing mahi': US charity donates $260k to Dave Letele’s flood relief
Flood effort gets massive donation from crypto company.
Manurewa Marae CEO eyes future in national politics
Takutai Moana Kemp to contest Tāmaki Makaurau,
Shortland Street star turns Choirmaster in ASB theatre production
The veteran actress, director and playwright is still pursuing her passion.
Police investigating after shots reportedly fired at house in Manurewa overnight
Police were called to Manurewa after reports of gunshots.
How many police vehicles does it take to chase one car? Seventeen in South Auckland
A police pursuit has been caught on camera - and there are 17 cop cars involved.
'Dismissed': Convicted killer, rapist fails in fourth murder trial bid
Malcolm Rewa has failed in his appeal over his conviction for Susan Burdett's murder.
‘We are here to help’: Community leader Dave Letele extends offer of help to North Shore
Former boxer David Letele offers food supplies to struggling groups throughout Auckland.