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January 10, 2026 | Featured News
#regional Homicide Inquiry Underway After Man Fatally Shot in South Auckland
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a shooting incident in South Auckland on Thursday afternoon. […]
March 13, 2026
July 7, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Coward punch laws send a strong message
The Trust, founded after the death of fighter Fau Vake in an unprovoked attack, believes the changes send a strong […]
July 3, 2024 | News
Luxon plans crime spree in third quarter
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made law and order the focus of his third corporate-style action plan.
June 26, 2024 | News
Cool heads needed in youth crime eruption
Labour MP and longtime South Auckland resident Willie Jackson is calling for cool heads in the wake of an armed attack on a jewellery shop owner.
June 13, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Scott Gemmell | Police Superintendent
South Auckland crime: The Police Minister Mark Mitchell was told of use of weapons; businesses fearing for staff and rises in offences in Manurewa earlier this week.
May 20, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Leonie Morris | Chair of the Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children
Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children is part of a coalition of over 80 groups and individuals in business, politics, law, entertainment, media and academia who have signed an open letter urging the government to immediately make stalking a crime, to prevent fear, harm and murder.
May 8, 2024 | News
Theft cuts Kerikeri carver
A Te Tai Tokerau kaiwhakairo wants his chisels returned.
April 9, 2024 | News
Luxon sets two term targets
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has re-introduced public service targets, which were a feature of the John Key-led National Government from 2008 to 2016.
March 20, 2024 | News
Lowball pay offer raises crime risk
Manurewa MP Arena Williams says the Government is shortchanging the police force and failing to keep to their promises in improving crime statistics in South Auckland.
March 8, 2024 | News
Boot camps whole new thing says Chhuor
Children's Minister Karen Chhour says boot camp is the wrong name for what the new Government plans for young offenders.
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