East Timor bones affair 'embarrassing' for Australia
East Timor says it is embarrassing for Australia that NT police took five years to test remains believed to be those of the country's first prime minister....
Day-to-day random searches 'not planned'
The Police Minister, Rob Johnson, has dismissed criticism by a senior federal Liberal MP of the state's proposed stop and search powers....
Dragun inquest hears drug side effects under reported
An inquest into the death of a newsreader on anti-depressants has heard there is an 'under reporting' of the side effects of prescription drugs in Australia....
Scientology insider details 'nightmare' childhood
A former Scientologist who says she was a "child slave" and alleges she saw a six-year-old boy chained up in a ship's hold is disappointed the Senate has blocked a full inquiry into the religious organisation....
Rotorua police concerned for missing girl
Young girl missing from Rotorua has a long-term medical condition and police hold grave concerns for her health and safety...
Tough fitness test for cyclist
Hayden Godfrey has to come through a tough fitness test to gain a trip to the track cycling world championships in Denmark...
Attempted rape leads to Lower Hutt manhunt
Police seeking two men who ran off after an attempted rape in Lower Hutt this morning that has left the victim traumatised...
Prisoner's apology for assault a good start
Apology from prisoner for assaulting guards won't keep him out of court but is a step towards responsibility says prison manager...
Strengthening real estate market for autumn
Real Estate Institute figures point to a strengthening housing market heading into autumn though rental investors holding back...