Auckland, Feb 24 NZPA - A High Court jury took less than an hour today to find a 26-year-old man guilty of murdering a teenager in South Auckland 2-1/2 years ago.

Wellington, Feb 20 NZPA - The lawyer for convicted murdered Antonie Dixon, who died in prison awaiting sentencing, is still seeking answers about his death two weeks ago.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed National's policy to cap public service has been thrown out the window, Labour State Services spokesperson Grant Robertson said today.

Wellington, Feb 2 NZPA - An eyewitness to a fatal hit and run in south Auckland described a graphic scene at Manukau District Court today.

Wellington, Jan 30 NZPA - Six men charged with the murder of a south Auckland liquor store owner have been committed for trial at the High Court after a depositions hearing in Manukau District Court.

Auckland, Jan 28 NZPA - The policeman who fired the fatal shot which killed an innocent teenager in Auckland's motorway mayhem last week will be encouraged to meet the dead youth's family, says Police Commissioner Howard Broad.

27 January 2009 - A senior academic will lead the judging panel in the country's most prestigious book awards this year.

Wellington, Jan 26 NZPA - A man at the centre of a police pursuit which led to the death of an innocent motorist in Auckland on Friday will appear today in court.