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Police officer injured in knife attack

An Auckland police officer suffered injuries to his hands and head after he was allegedly attacked from behind by a man armed with a knife. Police were responding to a rape complaint at an Auckland address...

Toy gun triggers armed callout

Armed police stopped a man, his pregnant wife and 3-year-old after reports he was waving a gun at passing cars. The man says he was playing with his daughter using a broken paintball gun, but has still been charged.

Fixing damage first job: Little

Labour Party president Andrew Little says its next candidate in Te Atatu, who will be selected today, will have to repair damage done by ousted MP Chris Carter.

Nine nominations for Carter's seat

Labour has confirmed nine nominations, including two list MPs, have been received from candidates wanting to represent the party in the Te Atatu seat from the next election.