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Officer believed he was told to cover-up assault, court hears
A former police officer believes he was told to cover-up the alleged assault of a man who was fatally hit by a truck as he ran from police, a court hears.
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Banks hails new Super City structure – Labour opposes
Auckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".
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Mother jailed for beating son with hose
A mother who beat her 10-year-old child up to 15 times with a piece of hosepipe for wagging school has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
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Man escapes from police while waiting to appear in court
Police are looking for Jason Pope, described as a 177cm tall European of medium-thin build with short brown hair.
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Neighbourhood tragedy stuns Manurewa
A deadly mishap stuns a quiet street in Manurewa. Anna Rushworth reports.
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Big plans for the plaza will benefit the whole community
Big plans for the plaza will benefit the whole community.
![Watercare to defy ban on bio-solid dumping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watercare to defy ban on bio-solid dumping
Maori get ready to fight firm's plan to put human waste on sacred Puketutu Island.
![Manukau's new uni lists its first-year courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manukau's new uni lists its first-year courses
Manukau City's first university campus has announced its programmes
![Brainwave programme educates future parents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brainwave programme educates future parents
Pilot scheme at Mangere East college shows boys how to be good fathers.
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Light aircraft's emergency landing near school
A light aircraft made an emergency landing near the grounds of Macleans College this afternoon.