Stories by Torika Tokalau

Residents in south Auckland are sick of the speeding on their roads, and say Auckland Transport needs to take action or more people will die.

For many years people had been scared to use the alleyway, but it has since been upgraded with lights, a new fence and local artwork.

Plans to build a memorial for the unmarked graves at the Pukekohe Cemetery has begun with a series of whānau engagements underway.

Karioitahi Beach's speed limit was reduced to 20km/h after a request from local iwi Ngāti te Ata.

A South Auckland train station, that had pedestrian level crossings removed to improve safety, is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens.

Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm.

A south Auckland man's dream of building his beach community their first pump track for kids may finally come true.

There have been no issues with off-licence bottle shops in Auckland adhering to new strict 9pm closures, Auckland Council says.

A decision to disband Auckland Council's lead urban regeneration agency could mean some communities miss out on valuable investments, a councillor says.

Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as Manurewa-Papakura councillor.

The three fastest growing suburbs in the region are all in South Auckland.

A proposed bylaw includes limits on the number of dogs that can be walked at once and which regional parks dogs can visit.

Presenting a petition to the Franklin local board, Caio Maffey said something needed to be done about speeding outside Awhitu District School.

Many bottle shops and supermarkets in Auckland are gearing up for a stricter cut-off time to sell alcohol just as the festive season kicks off.

Tadmor House and Hall, on Great South Rd in Manurewa, has been closed to the public since last year due to its deterioration.

Auckland's three other shelters are full or over-capacity, with more than 8000 dogs impounded in the last year.

It follows a resident complaining to council after witnessing indecent acts at the benches.

Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches.

Two park benches at the popular sports park in south Auckland will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour.

Auckland Council is proposing to limit the number of dogs one person may walk both on and off-leash.

Those who oppose the project have no idea what it's like to travel on the road, an Auckland councillor says.

Two park benches at Randwick Park in Manurewa will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour.

Critics say the current courthouse - which has weather-tightness issues - is "laughably small" and hope its replacement will be more contained and secure.

预计试点计划在明年开始，如果效果良好，或将在2028年开始全市推广。4名市议员表示反对，称奥克兰人不会支持这一改变。

Some councillors are supporting the move away from weekly rubbish collection - but others say it is "beyond shocking".