According to a report, dogs attacked 228 children under 15 last year, alongside nearly 17,000 roaming dog complaints.
New Zealand
Wed, Sep 3
1:31
Bottles now appearing on local streets are up to 3.3 litres in size, the equivalent of 300 small canisters.
The Government’s Anti-Social Road Use Bill has been criticised in South Auckland as heavy-handed and unfair.
Mon, Sep 1
The health of the Tāmaki Estuary is under scrutiny as environmental advocates raise concerns about sewage overflows, climate change and biodiversity loss.
Thu, Aug 28
Three targets of vandalism say it's not just graffiti – it’s racist abuse, a financial burden, and a threat to democracy.
Wed, Aug 27
Dr Timoti Te Moke tells of growing up in Māngere with 19 other people – who are all now in prison or dead.
Tue, Aug 26
"Māngere deserves clean parks, safe footpaths, and spaces that reflect the strength of our people," said Fegafeuō Tuigamala at a recent board meeting.
Fri, Aug 22
The licence allows the Ōtara Flea Market to run from 5am until 2pm, two hours longer than before.
Thu, Aug 21
Dr Timoti Te Moke shares his story as a testament to what South Auckland residents can achieve despite the challenges they face.
Fri, Aug 15
Two Manukau ward councillors clash with the Auckland Mayor after he claimed they were not showing up to do the work.
Mon, Aug 11
An act of kindness from a stranger triggered a chain of events leading to a woman with dementia being found safe.
Sat, Aug 9
The 60-metre Panmure pedestrian bridge replaces the original Jubilee Bridge, which was closed in July 2023 after engineers deemed it unsafe.
Sun, Aug 3
The community campaign, which includes over 100 families, is offering free desexing, food and care to protect both pets and people.
Sat, Aug 2
"These plots represent mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children and other relatives, so it’s important to a lot of people."
Mon, Jul 21
2:32
Taufoou said the buyout situation felt like a "lose-lose" for many families on Hinau Rd.
Wed, Jul 16
The precarious work keeps them in poverty and diminishes their voice in local democracy, researchers say.
World
Tue, Jul 8
Local politicians warn that roaming dogs present serious risks not only to people and communities, but also to the dogs themselves.
Fri, Jul 4
The warning follows the death of Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, who died during a backyard Run It Straight-style game.
Fri, Jun 27
The pilot, rolled out by Auckland Council and the SPCA, targets 10 high-priority suburbs where incidents of roaming and unregistered dogs are highest.
Tue, Jun 10
Since arriving in Aotearoa, Selina Camillo has topped her class, been head girl, and studies at UoA.
Fri, May 23
The social media-driven trend has participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.
Wed, May 21
"This is not just about rugby — it's about preserving public access to one of Auckland's most iconic community spaces," said Tuifa'asisina Sir Bryan Williams.
Cars, fridges, toxic waste and up to 500 mattresses per month are among the items being cleaned up across the city.
Fri, May 9
Grassroots effort aims to put more eyes and ears on the street as residents report growing concerns about crime.
Wed, Apr 16
Auckland's food scraps are helping to cut landfill waste, reduce emissions, and reuse organic material as energy and fertiliser.
Tue, Apr 15
