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Cop's alleged victim 'feared for life'

A man who says he was bashed by a police officer while in prison has told a court how he feared for his life during the alleged attack. Martin James Folan, a police sergeant in West Auckland, faces six charges of assault and one...

Cop in court on bashing charges

A police officer is on trial after allegedly bashing five prisoners, one of whom had to have a testicle removed. Martin James Folan faces six charges of assault and one of injuring with intent to injure. "What really occurred is him losing

Govt questioned over abuse case

A primary teachers' union hopes an inquiry into a serious case of child abuse will reveal the Govt's role in its handling. The Govt received two letters about the girl, including one months before the girl was discovered by police with huge

Govt launches serious abuse inquiry

A CYF report into the care received by a girl who suffered "horrific" abuse at the hands of her parents has found no single glaring failure by any of the 12 state agencies involved. An independent inquiry has now been launched.