Tunumafono Fa'amoetauloa Avaula Colenso Fa'amoe MNZM is being remembered as a respected leader who fought to make lifejackets compulsory on boats around Auckland.
New Zealand
November 14, 2025
The three TKS facilities, run in partnership with Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, allow trained patients to manage their own dialysis at flexible hours.
November 10, 2025
Victoria Short, 33, represents the Albany Ward, one of the city’s fastest-growing northern areas, and is the first person of Kiribati descent elected to the council.
November 1, 2025
Henry Onesemo's the only Samoan chef to receive the honour.
October 30, 2025
A long-time broadcaster, sports commentator, and former councillor, Fauono Ken Laban secured 8704 votes in the Lower Hutt mayoral race.
October 12, 2025
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Namulau’ulu Tala Cleverley, 95, served from 1979 to 1995, often as the only Pacific voice in the chamber.
October 8, 2025
According to a report, dogs attacked 228 children under 15 last year, alongside nearly 17,000 roaming dog complaints.
September 3, 2025
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.
September 1, 2025
The health of the Tāmaki Estuary is under scrutiny as environmental advocates raise concerns about sewage overflows, climate change and biodiversity loss.
August 28, 2025
Three targets of vandalism say it's not just graffiti – it’s racist abuse, a financial burden, and a threat to democracy.
August 27, 2025
Dr Timoti Te Moke tells of growing up in Māngere with 19 other people – who are all now in prison or dead.
August 26, 2025
"Māngere deserves clean parks, safe footpaths, and spaces that reflect the strength of our people," said Fegafeuō Tuigamala at a recent board meeting.
August 22, 2025
The licence allows the Ōtara Flea Market to run from 5am until 2pm, two hours longer than before.
August 21, 2025
Dr Timoti Te Moke shares his story as a testament to what South Auckland residents can achieve despite the challenges they face.
August 15, 2025
Two Manukau ward councillors clash with the Auckland Mayor after he claimed they were not showing up to do the work.
August 11, 2025
The 60-metre Panmure pedestrian bridge replaces the original Jubilee Bridge, which was closed in July 2023 after engineers deemed it unsafe.
August 3, 2025
The community campaign, which includes over 100 families, is offering free desexing, food and care to protect both pets and people.
August 2, 2025
"These plots represent mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children and other relatives, so it’s important to a lot of people."
July 21, 2025
2:32
Taufoou said the buyout situation felt like a "lose-lose" for many families on Hinau Rd.
July 16, 2025
The precarious work keeps them in poverty and diminishes their voice in local democracy, researchers say.
World
July 8, 2025
Local politicians warn that roaming dogs present serious risks not only to people and communities, but also to the dogs themselves.
July 4, 2025
The warning follows the death of Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, who died during a backyard Run It Straight-style game.
June 27, 2025
The pilot, rolled out by Auckland Council and the SPCA, targets 10 high-priority suburbs where incidents of roaming and unregistered dogs are highest.
June 10, 2025
Since arriving in Aotearoa, Selina Camillo has topped her class, been head girl, and studies at UoA.
May 23, 2025
