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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.
Army's ecstasy scandal
Two trainee officers at Linton Army Camp were caught with a haul of 210 ecstasy tablets.
Missing girl 'just rocked up' to school
A seven-year-old girl who went missing in Palmerston North last night has been found safe and well, police say.
Squash: Winning start for NZ
New Zealand has had a comfortable win in the opening round of pool play at the women's World Team Squash Championships in Palmerston North.
Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.
Trampers airlifted to Palmerston North
The Palmerston North rescue helicopter has airlifted two trampers out of the bush.
School shooting may be linked to other incidents
Police investigating the shooting of a school caretaker in Palmerston North yesterday say it may be linked to similar incidents in recent months.
Murder accused pleads not guilty
The trial has begun of a freezing worker accused of shooting dead his brother and driving around the lower North Island with him in the back seat, avoiding police during a two-day manhunt.