Police say a baby found dead at a Christchurch house today was either a newborn or very young, with an inquiry into its death underway.

Police resources could be targeted to the rowdier days of the week in the extension of a trial that has had a big impact on crime.

A woman discharged from North Shore Hospital discovered nine days later that she had a broken back.

Brendon McCullum is concerned for a woman hit by one of his shots last week.

South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.