The identity of the man accused of shooting a police officer in Papatoetoe will remain a secret until at least tomorrow.

A man arrested in connection with the shooting of an Auckland police officer has been given bail.

Injured police officer Jeremy Snow is itching to get out of his hospital bed and back to his police work.

A hospital bedside hearing is being held today for the man accused of shooting a South Auckland police officer.

Shot in both legs, Constable Snow fell, screaming for help. One bullet severed an artery in his leg and he was bleeding to death.

Mavis Lawson turned 100 on Tuesday and received a card from Prime Minister John Key congratulating her on her 100th wedding anniversary.

Police in south Auckland say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with a brawl that left a man dead.

Habit of sleeping under a pillow saved 4-year-old when stolen car ploughed into his bedroom.

As part of our week-long series on smacking, Steve Boyd tells us his story of smacking his daughter's hand at a supermarket.