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Shooting accused admits lying to protect friend

A man who has denied shooting a police officer today admitted in the High Court at Auckland he lied in an interview to protect the gunman.

Witnesses lied in cop shooting case - defence

Witnesses who gave evidence against a man accused of shooting a police officer lied to cover up for what really happened, the High Court in Auckland was told today.

Accused said fear stopped him naming real gunman, court told

A man denied that he shot a police officer, but refused to name the gunman for fear of his own safety, the High Court has been told.

Witness denies shooting cop

Police shooter also opened fire on drug associate

A witness testifying in the trial of a man accused of trying to kill a police officer said the defendant also opened fire on him while the officer screamed in agony nearby.

Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

Police officer only saw one shooter

A police constable shot four times while investigating a suspected car break-in in south Auckland in December 2009 says he has no doubt about the identity of the gunman.

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Don't turn the clock back on prostitution

Council wants to keep sex workers out of sight during this year's Rugby World Cup.

Frantic rescue bids at fire in vain

One dead in south Auckland fire

A man is dead following a house fire in the south Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe today, and a firefighter was treated in hospital for burns to his hands.

Daljit Singh fails in Super City bid

Daljit Singh, the Labour Party candidate charged with forging voting documents, has failed to win a place in the Super City.

Vote fraud case could lead to Super City mayor result challenge

Labour 'disappointed' by fraud charge

If the Labour Super City candidate accused of election fraud is convicted, the party will take 'swift action' against him.

Super City forgery accused named

The Super City candidate charged with forging documents to influence the election can now be named, after he decided against appealing a High Court decision refusing to protect his identity.

Straight through - robbers beat security

Police are hunting two men who stormed a bank with a sawn-off shotgun and pushed through the plexiglass teller barrier to steal foreign cash.

Police probe voting scam death threat

Police are investigating a death threat against a political organiser in relation to a possible Super City voting scam in South Auckland.