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Plumes of black smoke spotted near King’s College
Worker reports seeing black smoke coming from the direction of school.
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Thirteen year old among eight teenagers arrested in Auckland overnight
Police were called to a burglary of two stores in Pukekohe.
One person taken to hospital after crash in South Auckland, bus detours on Favona Rd
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Favona Rd, Māngere this afternoon
Zion Savea, 8, wows the crowds with his fire knife dancing skills
Zion Savea, 8, is an upcoming ailao afi (fire knife) dancer from South Auckland.
Dave Letele’s heartfelt Christmas plea for 6000 sick children
The Brown Buttabean wants to make it a special time for kids and their whānau.
'I feel we’ve got life back': Daughter's love for running lifts family's hopes after brain injury
'Run like the wind', Sonia Coupe told her little girl. And she did.
Three arrests after Toa Samoa celebrations shut down Ōtara town centre
Large numbers of fans gathered in Ōtara last night.
My papa was a rolling stone
KT Souljah hopes to inspire other young people to break free from generational trauma.
How grandma's advice inspired a young Pasifika entrepreneur
Porirua is in for a treat, as new Pasifika fashion store opens up.
Family seek answers after NZ-Tongan woman dies in house fire
Tu'imala Moala (nee Fulivai) died in a house fire in Tonga and her family want answers.
Police suspend search for missing 10-year-old Ryder Ferregel
Search efforts ongoing for over two weeks after boat capsize on Manukau Harbour suspended.
Man arrested after 'broad daylight' sexual assault in Auckland reserve
A 41-year-old man was charged and is in the Manukau District Court.
Rugby League World Cup fever: Toa Samoa fans in pictures
Herald photographers and reporters captured Toa Samoa's fan fever last week.
Opinion: Proud to be Samoan and what Toa Samoa has done to inspire us all
Toa Samoa has united Samoans around the world and inspired a new generation.
Toa Samoa fans gracious in defeat as Australia wins RLWC final
Otara's dedicated fan zone for Toa Samoa fans has seen a huge night already.
"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findings
Alan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
More fan zones set up ahead of Samoa and Australia Rugby League World Cup final
More official fan zone events have been announced ahead of Samoa and Australia final.
Fake Middlemore doctor pleads guilty to raft of new charges
Yuvaraj Krishnan allegedly used bogus CVs, reference letters and certificates.
Samoan flags sell out around Auckland, as fans show support for Toa Samoa
Demand for the Samoan flag is high this week, as Samoa take on Australia this weekend.
South Auckland fan zone planned ahead of Rugby League World Cup final
A fan zone in South Auckland will be opened to Samoan fans ahead of the RLWC final.
Rugby League World Cup: Toddler star of the show at Samoan parade celebrations
One-year-old AJ Molimau stole the show at a celebratory parade after Samoa's win.
Thieves ram raid, smash into five Auckland businesses overnight
A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.
Public transport crisis: Meet the Auckland student who faces a five-hour daily commute in 2023
Chunks of Auckland’s rail network will be closed to make way for upgrades.
South Auckland hit-and-run: 16-year-old girl seriously injured
Police are asking for the public's help to find the car and driver involved
Police called to disperse crowds as rugby league fans flock to Māngere, Ōtāhuhu
Presence of police to be increased this weekend.
Person taken to hospital after overnight shooting at Auckland home
The victim will survive but has been taken to hospital, police say.
One dead after crash in Ardmore, south of Auckland
The road is closed and the Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
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.
'I don't know how I'll get around': Car theft victim's dismay after reckless joyride
The mum-to-be had only bought the car a week ago.