Community

Q&A with Sarah Corson of Painga Project

Painga Project is a charity that helps kids of low-decile schools with things like reading glasses, hearing aids, school lunches and supplies. HELENA...

Crook caught up in Patumahoe crashes, police contend

A motorist involved in a crash near Patumahoe last night caused another collision while trying to escape, police believe. Police investigations are still underway regarding...

Wonderful Waiuku Awaits

As we head into spring and summer, Waiuku will be preparing for summer crowds bound for Karioitahi Beach as well as many other popular...

This week’s community hero is Stuart Graham

This week’s recipient is Stuart Graham, nominated by Sarah Cooper, who writes: “Stu is in his 80s and still gets up every morning to go...

Enrol to vote by October 25

Whoever we vote for, voters need to be aware of key changes in place for the 2026 general election. “This year, there’s an important message,...

Southwestern Motorway crash proves fatal

One person has died at the scene of a crash on the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20), police have now confirmed. As reported earlier, police...

Searching for missing girl, 13

Counties Manukau Police are asking for the public’s help finding Andreal, pictured, who has been reported missing from the Manukau area. The 13-year-old was last...

Crash on Southwestern – one injured, delays expected

One person has sustained critical injuries due to a single vehicle crash on the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20) near Mangere. Police were alerted to...

Wattle Downs double homicide – man in custody

Police have confirmed they are speaking with a 30-year-old male in their custody in relation to the double homicide. "Police are working to determine whether...

South Auckland crash – one dead, one hospitalised

One person has died following a fatal crash in Manurewa. A critical incident investigation is now underway, says Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau Police. "At...