New ZealandRolling in a ball helped officer survive attackBleeding from a broken eye socket and multiple machete slashes, Bruce Mellor curled up into a ball.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer 'overwhelmed' by messages of supportA police officer who was brutally attacked with a machete on Saturday morning has been overwhelmed by messages of support from workmates and the public, police say.12 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldJailed student makes passionate plea for freedomAmerican student Amanda Knox, in an Italian prison for murder, has launched an appeal against her conviction.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlashed officer 'your typical community cop'Tributes have poured in for senior constable Bruce Mellor, who was last night in emergency surgery to rebuild his face.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnother hung jury prolongs agonyThe plot in Manukau Memorial Gardens cemetery where George Tipene Harris was laid to rest in 2004 still awaits its headstone.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman's guilt for Good Samaritan deathThe woman saved by "Good Samaritan" Austin Hemmings says she blames herself for his death.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlain son's death 'absolutely senseless'The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.10 Dec 04:17 AM
New ZealandHemmings family 'torn to shreds'The family of 'Good Samaritan' Austin Hemmings has been "torn to shreds" by his murder, a court heard today. Mr Hemmings' killer was this morning sentenced to at least 16 years in jail.09 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandHemmings' murderer jailed for at least 16 yearsThe man who admitted fatally stabbing "good Samaritan" Austin Hemmings has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years' imprisonment, with the sentencing judge questioning whether he was truly remorseful.09 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan breaks police officer's nose in ambulanceAn injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.09 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandHung jury in case against policemanA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of covering up the circumstances leading to the death of a man fleeing custody.08 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandJury considering verdict in cop cover-up caseThe jury has gone out to consider its verdict in a case in which a police officer is accused of a cover up of the circumstances leading to the death of man fleeing custody.08 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder of newborn babyA 27-year-old Christchurch woman charged with murdering her new born child has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric report.08 Dec 02:45 AM
