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Māngere Bridge fire: Dozens flee burning homes, up to 40 seek refuge in church

Survivors left homeless and sought refuge in a church in this morning’s massive blaze in Māngere Bridge.

Fears abandoned Otara polytech site could attract more graffiti and youth crime

South Auckland community calls for abandoned polytech site to be used or risk crime breeding ground

Pacific disability advocate does not let ‘disabled’ labels dictate her life’s journey

Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’

A Māori health provider has received an award for the redesign of its office.

The refurbished offices of Ngāti Hine Trust wins a Bronze Pin

A different kind of Christmas when Santa cares for his community out of his own pocket

Sandeep Patel is holding a Christmas event at his Clyde Road superette in Ōtara.

Helping hand for Māori businesses with global ambitions

A global organisation is backing Maori businesses to share their vision and values on the world stage.

The Game of Hope: I Am Hope, The Warriors Community Foundation and Paw Justice create the most unfair game in Aotearoa

Three organisations are joining forces to fundraise in a meaningful way this Christmas.

Auckland Farmers Santa Parade 2023: Float maker Peter Taylor looks back on 50 years

The man behind Auckland Farmers Santa Parade’s dazzling high-tech floats says they are a far cry from when he first started making them with only paper and glue.

Warriors star Shaun Johnson to lead Auckland’s Santa Parade

Warriors legend Shaun Johnson has a new leadership role but it’s not with his beloved Wahs.

Ex-Wiggle Emma Memma to appear at Auckland Farmers Santa Parade

Spot the bright orange dress this Sunday when former Wiggles Emma gets to experience her first-ever Christmas parade on Auckland’s Queen St this Sunday.

Watch: Trailer to Lee Tamahori’s new film The Convert out now

Award-winning director Lee Tamahori’s new film The Convert will make its way to our screens after its world debut in Canada.

Former beauty queen graces the stage once more in Pasifika choir extravaganza

Mana Moana: Former Miss Samoa NZ lends voice to Pacific choir show

Family, community pay tribute to teenagers in the UK who died in fatal car crash during camping trip

A community in the UK is honouring the lives of the four boys lost in a fatal car crash over the weekend. 

More passengers on Pacific Explorer cruise ship affected by bed bugs

Auckland couple struggling from bed bug bites picked up on the P&O Pacific Explorer cruise ship

Kiwi man's custom car wins worldwide competition, will be turned into miniature Hot Wheels model

The global winner of the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour was built by a Kiwi.

Auckland City Mission worried about donations leading up to Christmas as families struggling with cost-of-living

The Auckland City Mission is gearing up for this year’s Christmas appeal, urging people to donate, with demand for support already rising in November.

Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining

A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.

UN Committee meets in Samoa to update progress improving children’s rights

United Nations experts return to the Pacific to assess efforts being made to advance children’s rights.

Metita restaurant review: An emotional experience, each taste took me to a memory

As a Samoan woman, the concept of Samoan food and fine dining is exciting and I was curious to see how traditional food would be reimagined in a corporate setting.

New Salvation Army base built in Tonga - first EasyBuild home on island kingdom

A team of volunteers from New Zealand have built new offices based in a small village in Tonga - putting the building up in just over a week.