South Auckland
School students in Sth Auckland encouraged to aim high
McAuley High School in Auckland, New Zealand recieved a motivational visit from politician Jenny Salesa and three Silver Ferns players. Audio
Auckland floods: Official response to crisis 'slow, disgraceful' - Dave Letele
In south Auckland some residents feel they were left to fend for themselves when the worst of weather hit.
Community leader Dave Letele talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Ardijah - Ardijah
The 80s club scene gave birth to the sound that Ardijah's founder Ryan Monga calls Polyfonk. After a long incubation in the South Auckland club scene, the group burst forth with that sound on their… Audio
Growing fruit and veg at work to combat rising costs
South Aucklanders are growing their own organic fruit and veg in a company carpark. As a way of easing staff shopping bills, Mangere-based drinks distributors Hancocks has lined its car park with… Audio, Gallery
New $38m Ngā Hau Māngere walking and cycleway to open this weekend
A new $38 million walking and cycleway over the Manukau Harbour will officially open on Saturday.
Former All Black Keven Mealamu to stand for Auckland Council
Former All Black Keven Mealamu is set to take part in this week's Fight for Life charity event, but he also has another campaign on the cards.
Māori authority welcomes health system reform as important first step
Manukau Urban Māori Authority is welcoming the government's health reforms as an important first step to improving Māori and Pasifika health in south Auckland.
Call for DHB to release preliminary findings from patient death investigation
National Party health spokesman Dr Shane Reti says Counties Manukau DHB should release its preliminary findings into a patient's death at Middlemore Hospital this month.
Tongan community holds meeting to address gang violence concerns
In a climate of rising gang violence, South Auckland's Tongan community leaders have held a public meeting to address concerns ahead of an international rugby league match next weekend.
Auckland market gardeners say growers being squeezed by urban sprawl
Market gardeners in rural South Auckland say the growing loss of land in the area to developers is impacting on where they can grow crops, as urban sprawl continues to eat up the city's most…
Covid-19: Counties Manukau DHB has postponed thousands of operations, appointments
Thousands of planned operations and appointments have been cancelled by Counties Manukau DHB due to Omicron.
Counties Manukau DHB says no 'quick fix' solution to surgery backlog
There's no quick fix for a massive backlog of operations and appointments cancelled or postponed due to Omicron, Counties Manukau DHB says.
Threats, slaps, kicking: Report highlights extent of violence against health workers
Violence against hospital workers is a widespread problem, but there has been little effort to address it, a nurses' union says.
Siren love: Noisy neighbourhood nuisance or misunderstood musical subculture?
To some they provoke nothing but contempt, but those who compete in Auckland's siren battles say it's a 'brotherhood' giving Pacific youth a positive alternative to night clubbing and gangs. Video
Covid-19: South Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugs in battle against Omicron
South Auckland doctors say two new anti-viral drugs to treat patients with Covid-19 are needed now in a bid to manage the country's Omicron outbreak.
Covid-19: Govt cites privacy concerns over call to release Māori child vax data
The Ministry of Health says it will have to consult with a number of parties, including the privacy commissioner, before considering releasing data on Māori children who are eligible for the Covid-19…
Middlemore Hospital introduces escalation plans to cope with ED surge
Counties Manukau Health is reporting a spike in people reporting to Middlemore Hospital's emergency department as a result of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Auckland Council to consult mana whenua, urban Māori on creating Māori seats
Auckland Council will consult mana whenua and urban Māori on a proposal to create three Māori seats in time for the 2025 local body elections.
Health providers unite in final vaccination effort before Auckland re-opens
The West Auckland Whānau Ora Battalion is joining forces with the South Seas Healthcare, Manukau Urban Māori Authority and the Turuiki Healthcare Vaccination Fleets over the next two days.
Turning graffiti in South Auckland into street art to be proud of
South Auckland's street art scene is flourishing thanks to the work of a local trust. Artist Pascal Atiga-Bridger, who is a 'reformed tagger', and works with the Beautification Trust talks to Jesse! Audio