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Police shooting accused still not named
The identity of the man accused of trying to murder a policeman, hit four times in a hail of gunfire, remains suppressed.

Community groups unite to lobby Super City
Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.

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

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

Injured police officer: 'I'm not quitting'
Injured police officer Jeremy Snow is itching to get out of his hospital bed and back to his police work.

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

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

Card error congratulates centenarian for 100 years of marriage
Mavis Lawson turned 100 on Tuesday and received a card from Prime Minister John Key congratulating her on her 100th wedding anniversary.

Police talk to suspects after fatal south Auckland stabbing
Police in south Auckland say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with a brawl that left a man dead.

Pillow saves child's life in house crash
Habit of sleeping under a pillow saved 4-year-old when stolen car ploughed into his bedroom.

Smacking Debate: Adults see it differently
As part of our week-long series on smacking, Steve Boyd tells us his story of smacking his daughter's hand at a supermarket.