David Tamihere's Parole Board has requested a report on his suitability for "residential restrictions", for his release.

Hamilton police are praising neighbours for helping to catch brother and sister burglars yesterday.

A police car stolen from a checkpoint in Hamilton in the early hours of today has been found.

The Auckland coach is a firm believer that modern rugby is a 22-man game.

Mysterious trails lead to the ruins of an old mining operation, writes Jim Eagles.

It won't only be mooloo bells setting rugby fans' ears ringing tonight at Waikato Stadium as the BOP Steamers fans head over the Kaimais.

Carmen Thomas' mother broke down at a police press conference today after being asked if she was prepared for police to find her daughter dead.

The mother of missing Auckland woman Carmen Thomas last night spoke of her grief, as police revealed new details of items missing from her car.

Several items belonging to missing Auckland mother Carmen Thomas and her car are unaccounted for, say police.

CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.

Police are investigating how a 12-week-old child from the Auckland suburb of Takanini got facial injuries and ended up in Starship Hospital at the weekend.