New ZealandSergeant throttled prisoner - constableA young constable has described seeing her sergeant throttle a prisoner half a metre from her face.01 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandConstable describes how he saw senior knee prisonerA constable has described how he saw his senior officer knee a handcuffed prisoner, who later had to have his left testicle surgically removed.30 Mar 11:33 PM
Lifestyle<i>The Falls</i>, HendersonWe came here because a friend lives nearby and recommended this cafe, housed in a beautifully restored hotel that was built in 1854. 30 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandConstable gives evidence against senior in trialA police constable has started giving evidence against his former senior officer who is on trial for allegedly assaulting five prisoners.30 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan's injuries not from cop - lawyerA man lost a testicle because he was beaten by up to eight men, not because a police officer allegedly kneed him in the groin, a court has been told. Sergeant Martin James Folan has pleaded not guilty to six charges of assault... 29 Mar 05:43 AM
New ZealandCop's alleged victim 'feared for life'A man who says he was bashed by a police officer while in prison has told a court how he feared for his life during the alleged attack. Martin James Folan, a police sergeant in West Auckland, faces six charges of assault and one...29 Mar 03:36 AM
New ZealandCop in court on bashing chargesA police officer is on trial after allegedly bashing five prisoners, one of whom had to have a testicle removed. Martin James Folan faces six charges of assault and one of injuring with intent to injure. "What really occurred is him losing 28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo kids mauled by dogs in separate incidentsThree-year-old Oracle Brampton was savagely mauled by a dog while trying to pat it.26 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleSetting the wheels in motionExercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.04 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHarvey hits back at 'party central' criticismThe Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.01 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandGovt questioned over abuse caseA primary teachers' union hopes an inquiry into a serious case of child abuse will reveal the Govt's role in its handling. The Govt received two letters about the girl, including one months before the girl was discovered by police with huge21 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandAbused girl's mother sought help from PMThe mother who has been accused of "horrific" abuse against her 9-year-old daughter wrote to the Prime Minister last year seeking help, it has been revealed.20 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandGovt launches serious abuse inquiryA CYF report into the care received by a girl who suffered "horrific" abuse at the hands of her parents has found no single glaring failure by any of the 12 state agencies involved. An independent inquiry has now been launched.20 Jan 03:44 AM
EntertainmentShortland Street's secretsWith soap <i>Shortland Street</i> back on screens tomorrow, we discover the 10 things you probably don't know about it.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLawyer for abuse accused objects to media's use of 'torture'The West Auckland parents accusing of abusing their nine-year-old girl have appeared in court today. 13 Jan 10:24 PM
