Police officer's attackers bailed
The three men who appeared in the Oamaru District Court today in relation to last night's attack on a police officer in the town have been bailed until March 3.
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Officer snapped drinking on duty
A Gisborne police officer who was photographed drinking beer from a funnel while on duty at a music festival is under investigation, police confirmed today.
Key promises tougher line on police attackers
Police named drowned man
Police have named the 20-year-old who drowned while swimming in the Waikato River near Taupo yesterday.
'Appalling' attack on Oamaru police officer
An Oamaru police officer was hospitalised last night after being kicked on the ground by a group of men in what police called "an appalling and unprovoked gang-like attack."
Callout over Milton nail gun threat
Bashed officer's condition improving
An off-duty police officer beaten unconscious when he tried to break up a fight near his house in Tuakau, south of Auckland, was today reported to be improving.
Five killed on roads, two fleeing police
Five people are dead after crashes in the Tasman district overnight - two of which happened during police pursuits.
Badly hurt cop regains consciousness
A policeman bashed from behind during a brawl in the south Auckland town of Tuakau has regained consciousness and is talking to medical staff.
Girl referred to youth aid
A 15-year-old Oamaru girl will be referred to police youth aid after allegedly stealing a car in Oamaru this week.