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• Green Party Leadership Defends Māngere Candidate Amid Controversy Over Past Online Conduct

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is standing behind its newly selected candidate for Māngere, Michel Mulipola, following the emergence of inflammatory social media content f...

• Green Party Stands by Māngere Candidate Michel Mulipola Following Controversial Social Media History

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The Green Party is defending its newly selected candidate for Māngere, Michel Mulipola, after past social media content surfaced featuring the artist ripping up the New Zealand fla...

• Golden Jubilee: 50th Tokelau Easter Tournament Becomes a ‘Bridge Between Generations’ in South Auckland

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Culture & History

  The Tokelauan diaspora gathered at Bruce Pulman Park for the 50th anniversary of their hallmark Easter tournament, blending competitive sport with vital cultural preservation. Draw...

• Auckland Indian Community Demands Action After Hate Speech Graffiti Triggers Counter Terrorism Level Concerns

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  A public meeting in Papatoetoe on Friday drew police, politicians, and residents following the discovery of graffiti inciting violence against the Indian community. Authorities hav...

• Security Incident Resolved at South Auckland Youth Justice Facility

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A rooftop stand-off involving a group of young people at the Korowai Manaaki youth justice residence in Wiri has concluded safely. The incident, which began late Friday morning, sa...

• Hours-Long Rooftop Stand-off at Wiri Youth Justice Facility Triggers Damage and Alerts

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A group of young people has remained on the roof of the Korowai Manaaki youth justice residence in Wiri, South Auckland, for over six hours, prompting a significant police and emer...