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Officers' names suppressed despite earlier identification
Two police officers were arrested on New Year's Day and charged in relation to a drinking incident.
<i>Poco Loco</i>, Pukekohe
A night out at a good value suburban tapas restaurant is made all the more palatable by passionate, gentle staff, writes Nici Wickes.
Girl lit fire leaving no way out for mother
A teenager told police she knew a mother-of-three was at home when she started a fire that blocked the woman's chance to escape and left her to die.
Tearful teen admits murder charge over arson death
A tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.
Teen changes plea to murder in arson death
A 17-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to murdering Pukekohe mother of three Lynette Chapman, who died in a fire in her home in January.
Driver carjacked at knifepoint
A man will appear in court after stealing a car at knifepoint.
Man who twisted cat's head off in front of family jailed
A man who tore the head off a kitten in front of his family has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
<i>Bazza's Steakhouse</i>, Pukekohe
Hunted down: a traditional steakhouse that will satisfy the hungriest of carnivores.
Post-mortem exam fails to establish cause of death
Police have all but ruled out foul play over the death of a woman whose body was found at a house south of Auckland yesterday.