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Stabbed cop's secret life
Detectives are trying to piece together the secret life of a police officer who was stabbed to death in his home last weekend.
Police murder accused in court
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer.
Teen, 16, charged after officer stabbed at home
An off-duty police officer stabbed to death in his own home appears to have known his attacker but police will not comment on whether the accused killer was a relative.
Police seek trio over Papakura bashing
Three men who kidnapped and bashed a man in the south Auckland town of Papakura last night are still on the loose.
<i>Tipparost</i>, Papakura
I'm always on the hunt for the perfect Thai meal and finding one that stands out from the crowd is not easy.
Anti-boy racer bylaw proposed for Papakura
Boy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.
Robbers stab shop owner eight times for $200
A takeaway shop owner was stabbed at least eight times for just $200 by four youths who arrived and fled on bicycles.
'Nightmare' at petrol station for amputee
When Brian Portland went to buy petrol at a BP station he was told he had to pump it himself - but couldn't use his wheel-chair on the forecourt.
Bieber sings for 800 screaming teenagers
Pop and R&B may be teenage heart-throb Justin Bieber's forte, but it was heavy metal he wanted to hear yesterday.
State house resident with rental properties sentenced
A man who lived in a state house while he rented out two properties of his own has been sentenced for defrauding the taxpayer.