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Shot cop was mistaken, jury told

Man who shot cop took bravado from guns, court told

A man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer was emboldened by the guns he carried and fuelled by drugs, a jury was told today.

Gunshot residue cannot finger shooter, court told

Eerie sight sparks fears of tornado (+ photos)

A funnel cloud that drifted across South Auckland yesterday looked like a tornado but was harmless, says the MetService. Several photos were sent to the Herald

Accused cop shooter "weaving lies" into story -Crown

A man who denies shooting a police officer was accused of "weaving lies" into his story in the High court at Auckland today.

Funnel cloud forms in Auckland sky

Several nzherald.co.nz readers have been sending in photos of what appeared to be a tornado forming over South Auckland.

Accused shooter 'pushed to ground by real gunman'

A man who has denied shooting a police officer told the High Court at Auckland today he was pushed to the ground by the gunman before the shots were fired.

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.

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.

Driver surrenders to police after hit and run

An 18-year-old has surrendered to police after a hit and run left another teenager critically hurt late last night.

Beauty beside the point in Karaka

Designed for its stunning estuary setting, this high-spec home has space for all.

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.

Racing: Big-spending Aussies welcomed

This weekend the enemy is our friend.

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.

Police radio jamming worse case scenario - union

Busy radio traffic on a police network which stopped an officer calling for help for his badly wounded colleague was "the worst case scenario", says the police union.

Spinning a few yarns

London-based New Zealander Karen Cole is giving merino wool a designer edge and succeeding.