EntertainmentDeath and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but <i>Tangiwai</i> is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMachete teen jailed for cop attackA Manawatu teen was today jailed for eight years and three months for the attempted murder of a Taihape policeman last year. Bruce Mellor was left for dead when he was attacked from behind with a machete after pulling over a stolen red07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandPolice shooting: Investigation seeks grey vanPolice are still appealing for sightings of a van seen in the area early on the morning when Lachan Kelly-Tumarae was fatally shot by police.29 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandMachete attack teen pleads guiltyOne of two teenagers charged with attempted murder after a policeman was attacked with a machete at Taihape on December 11 last year has pleaded guilty.17 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandMachete accused 'reformed bully'A man accused of attacking a police officer was in 2005 being hailed as a success story in a school bullying project.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAttempted murder charges for cop's alleged attackersThe two teens accused of a brutal machete attack on a police officer are to be charged with attempted murder.20 Dec 03:11 AM
New ZealandAttacked cop needs more treatmentA police officer injured in a brutal machete attack needs more hospital treatment for his facial and head injuries.20 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandAttacked cop steadily recoveringPolice officer Bruce Mellor, who was viciously attacked with a machete at the weekend, is steadily improving.15 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandYouths appear in court for brutal attack on copTwo youths were remanded in custody when they appeared in Wanganui District Court today after a police officer was brutally attacked with a machete over the weekend. 12 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandAttack reignites armed police debateThe Police Minister will meet the Police Commissioner today to discuss a report on whether to give officers easier access to firearms following the brutal machete attack on a policeman on Saturday morning.12 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandOfficer 'overwhelmed' by messages of supportA police officer who was brutally attacked with a machete on Saturday morning has been overwhelmed by messages of support from workmates and the public, police say.12 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSlashed officer 'your typical community cop'Tributes have poured in for senior constable Bruce Mellor, who was last night in emergency surgery to rebuild his face.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAmmunition 'explodes' after falling off army truckThe army is investigating how a box of ammunition fell off the back of one of its trucks and was run over by a car.15 Sep 02:20 AM
