Attacked cop needs more treatment
A police officer injured in a brutal machete attack needs more hospital treatment for his facial and head injuries.
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Attacked cop steadily recovering
Police officer Bruce Mellor, who was viciously attacked with a machete at the weekend, is steadily improving.
Youths appear in court for brutal attack on cop
Two 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.
Attack reignites armed police debate
The 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.
Officer 'overwhelmed' by messages of support
A 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.
Slashed 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.
Ammunition 'explodes' after falling off army truck
The army is investigating how a box of ammunition fell off the back of one of its trucks and was run over by a car.
Another cold snap set to hit NZ - MetService
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