Papakura
Voters respond to latest National leadership spill
Judith Collins says she's pleased to be "just the MP for Papakura again" and has vowed to stay on, and stand again in 2023.
But will the voters want her after a torrid 24 hours and an ugly leadership… Audio
New development aims to knock down the price of an Auckland house
It will feature cheaper houses, a single loop road, and solar power. Audio
Dozens join effort to restore polluted Papakura stream
Volunteers have flocked to the outskirts of Auckland to start cleaning up one of the city's dirtiest waterways.
They're worried about the effects of developments and industry on the environment and… Video, Audio
Housing crisis reality overshadows KiwiBuild dream
Analysis - There were two big housing stories this week, two quite different approaches to them and one clear signal where the government's focus lies, writes Guyon Espiner.
Family living in 'swamp house' no longer being evicted
The family living in a "swamp house" which had been told they need to leave within 90 days are now no longer being evicted. John McCracken from Ray White says the notice has been withdrawn so there's… Audio
Swamp house landlord given 10 days to fix house
Auckland Council has given the owner of a "third world swamp house" 10 days to fix the issues or face a fine of up to $200,000. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
One dead after Papakura house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in Papakura, Auckland. Fire and Emergency says it got the call at 3.20am that the large house was alight. Northern communications shift Manager Scott Osborne told… Audio
Staff, customers in shock after Countdown security guard death
A 17-year-old made a tearful appearance in court charged with manslaughter after police say a security guard died after being hit by a single punch at Papakura Countdown. Audio
Teen charged over Countdown security guard's death
A 17-year-old male, who was on bail, has been charged with the manslaughter of a security guard at a South Auckland supermarket. The teen is alleged to have killed the guard with just one punch. Video, Audio
Transport project 'too little, too late' - south Aucklanders
It's been billed as New Zealand's largest ever civil construction project - but South Aucklanders say a government transport plan doesn't go far enough. Yesterday $28 billion was announced for roads… Audio
Dairy robbery victim’s jaw surgery postponed twice
A Papakura woman whose jaw was broken during a violent dairy robbery last Monday is still unable to eat and having to drink through a straw, because her surgery has been postponed twice. Audio
Arrests made after 10-person brawl
Two people were arrested overnight after a brawl broke out at a party in Papakura.
Police bust cannabis growing operation in Akld rental houses
The police in Auckland have busted a large-scale cannabis operation, being run out of rental houses in Papakura and Howick. Audio
Man injured during AOS standoff in Auckland
A man involved in an armed standoff with police at a house in Papakura is in a critical condition after shooting himself, police say.
Papakura murder accused appears in court
A 28-year-old man accused of shooting dead another man in Papakura on Saturday has been kept in custody.
Armed police respond to Auckland shooting
An armed police operation is under way after a man with a gunshot wound went to officers in south Auckland.
Coroner finds couple killed by former partner
An ex-boyfriend shot at an Auckland couple in bed 29 times before killing himself in a forest a few days later. Audio
Auckland faces clean-up after flooding
A sudden torrential downpour flooded about 70 homes in west and south Auckland in just three hours last night. Audio
Matariki Place Stories
Emma Smith takes a walk around Papakura with Maggie Buxton, curator of Place Stories (Matariki), an app that triggers site specific soundworks from local artists. Audio