New Zealand'We treat our babies like dogs'Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.15 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice should have abandoned fatal chase - IPCAPaige Timothy, 16, died from her injuries after the stolen station wagon she was in crashed during a police pursuit in 2008.06 May 03:16 AM
New ZealandCops investigated over assaultThree police officers have been stood down for an alleged assault on a prisoner.24 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problemsNZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.23 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandSecond officer faces offensive behaviour chargeA second police officer has been charged with exposing himself to a woman and her son while on a night out drinking.22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandJudge faces vandalism charge for car damageOne of the country's most experienced district court judges is facing a criminal charge after allegedly vandalising a car with a set of keys.07 Aug 04:00 PM