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Out in force on the mean streets

Local Board Survey: Otara-Papatoetoe

Club rugby wrap

Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.

David Dallas: Straight outta Papatoetoe

On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith

Rich pricks? No, that's not us, says Act's Boscawen

Act's new parliamentary leader says an image revamp is more than a decade overdue.

Cop shooter to appeal

'You could only have had one intent' - cop shooter jailed

High winds tear roof from Auckland warehouse

A person has escaped injury after being trapped under rubble when high winds ripped off a large section of roof in a South Auckland industrial area.

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.

Witnesses lied in cop shooting case - defence

Witnesses who gave evidence against a man accused of shooting a police officer lied to cover up for what really happened, the High Court in Auckland was told today.

Accused said fear stopped him naming real gunman, court told

A man denied that he shot a police officer, but refused to name the gunman for fear of his own safety, the High Court has been told.

Witness denies shooting cop

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.

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.

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.