2136 days ago

Police searching for missing Auckland teen last seen walking his dog in Ōtāhuhu

Danielle Clent Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours, can you help?
Police are concerned about the wellbeing of a teenager who went missing while walking his dog in Auckland.
Stephen Singh-Heatley, 17, was last seen leaving an address on Water St, in Ōtāhuhu, on Monday around 1am. He was walking his dog, Ziggy, at the time.
Stephen is described as being of Indian ethnicity and having a slim build.
Ziggy is a tan-coloured Staffordshire-cross breed, with a white chest and paws.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Counties Manukau Police by phoning 105, quoting file number 200420/6609.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More messages from your neighbours
21 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.

Image
21 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

Image
4 hours ago

Denim, but make it one-of-a-kind 💙

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Not every pair of jeans makes it to the rack... but that doesn’t mean their story ends there. Our talented volunteer Annie has been transforming damaged denim into handcrafted bags, hats and aprons in our Onehunga SPCA Op Shop ✂️🧵

This latest batch even features her own hand-sewn designs, and customers have been loving them, they sell almost as soon as they hit the shelf!

It’s creativity, sustainability and community all stitched together, helping animals in need 🐾

📍 217 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga
🕘 9am–5pm, 7 days