A decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.

A victim of two off-duty policemen found guilty of a drunken assault is calling for justice after their bid for a discharge without conviction.

Two police officers have been found guilty of assaulting a group of students in downtown Auckland after St Patrick's Day celebrations last year.

Three police officers are facing charges over allegations of assaults done on duty, including a case in which an alleged victim was injured so badly he lost a testicle.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.

Paige Timothy, 16, died from her injuries after the stolen station wagon she was in crashed during a police pursuit in 2008.

NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

A second police officer has been charged with exposing himself to a woman and her son while on a night out drinking.

One of the country's most experienced district court judges is facing a criminal charge after allegedly vandalising a car with a set of keys.