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Wattle Downs deaths – homicide investigation launched

A double homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a Wattle Downs property this afternoon (August 27). An offender...

Schools in lockdown, two people found dead in south Auckland

Police are responding to an unfolding serious incident in south Auckland this afternoon (August 27). Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation...

Eatery burglars busted in Papakura

Police say two men have received a slice of justice following a raft of burglaries. “Yesterday, police executed two search warrants at properties in Papakura...

Wanted man arrested in Mangere

A 30-year-old man wanted for incidents involving alleged wilful damage, burglary, and threatening behaviour, was arrested in Mangere yesterday. On August 25, the man was...

Papakura candidate, George Ngatai steps down

New Zealand First’s candidate for the Papakura electorate has stood down as comments made before he threw his hat into the ring may come...

Missing person – Courtney Drake last seen in Manukau

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing. The 31-year-old was last seen in Manurewa on July...

Youth ball aims to reconnect teens

Pohutukawa Coast teenagers are being invited to reconnect with old friends at a youth ball in Beachlands this month. The Pohutukawa Coast Youth Council (PCYC)...

Bledisloe Cup winner – Peter the perfect pick

Good things take time, but considering his family has been living and growing in Franklin for more than a century, it’s definitely about time...

Movers and ‘brakers’ – new plan to make most of motorways

While major works are common on the Southern Motorway as Franklin booms, a wider strategy should see the Super City make the most of...

Brakes on fuel tax hikes, Labour suggests

The government must immediately cancel a planned fuel excise tax increase while international oil prices remain high and households are already feeling the squeeze...