Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, gunman identified
Three people are dead, including the gunman, and six have been injured after a shooting in Auckland CBD on the opening day of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Man ‘absolutely radicalised’ before 2020 fatal shooting
A terrorism expert has told an inquest that he can't think of anything that could have avoided 22-year-old Raghe Abdi's fatal 2020 confrontation with police.
Cop says he feared life was in danger before shooting
Constable Drew Lavery felt his life was in danger when Raghe Abdi charged at him with a knife on a busy highway before being shot dead, an inquest has heard.
New details of Auckland shooter’s past emerge
New Zealand Police are promising a full investigation into the record of Matu Reid, who killed two co-workers in an Auckland shooting.
Harbour search for second missing man scaled back
The search on Sydney Harbour for a man still missing after a boat capsize that claimed the life of art dealer Tim Klingender is being scaled back.
Officer ‘cruelly robbed of his future’ laid to rest
Constable Anthony Woods has been laid to rest in Perth by his family, friends and colleagues after being run over and fatally injured while on duty.
Inquest into death of 68yo man in Brisbane watch house
A coroner is set to consider the death of a 68-year-old man who died after being removed from a police van at the Brisbane Watch House in December last year.
Driver charged with Gold Coast sexual assaults
The separate offences allegedly occurred when the man was driving for a rideshare operator in one instance and a taxi company in another.
Couple sues ex-federal police commander for defamation
Ola Ouda and Amgad Shehada claim former AFP commander Todd Hunter defamed them when he spoke to the media about an alleged family daycare fraud syndicate.
Clare Nowland’s family sues NSW government for tasering
The NSW government is being sued by the family of 95-year-old Clare Nowland who died after being tasered at an aged care home in Cooma.
Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops
Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.
Murder probe after man found stabbed to death in house
Police in Queensland are investigating the death of a man following a stabbing at Townsville that has been linked to a debt.
Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine
Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.
Search for answers after explosion levels home
Investigators are combing through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane as they continue to search for the property's owner.
Human remains found after explosion levels home
Investigators have discovered human remains as they combed through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane.
Couple ‘killed in random attack before man shot dead’
An elderly couple were likely killed in a random attack by Raghe Mohamed Abdi, who was later shot dead by police south of Brisbane, an inquest has heard.
‘Terrorism event’ man’s dad suffered terrorist attack
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother
A senior constable accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had minimal bail conditions imposed as his case progresses through the courts.
Shot terror suspect’s dad ‘attacked by terrorist’
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
Police lay more charges over stabbing murder
Another person has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a home in north Queensland.
Four injured, highway closed after multi-vehicle smash
A crash involving multiple vehicles has left four people in hospital with police sealing off the accident scene on a central Queensland highway.
Six injured after fiery seven-vehicle crash on highway
Police are investigating a crash in central Queensland that injured six people and badly damaged seven vehicles including a truck carrying an army tank.
Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court
A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.
Babysitter charged over Adelaide toddler’s death
A man who was babysitting an Adelaide toddler has been charged with the boy's murder after the child was taken to hospital with head injuries.
Crowdfunding for officer who shot French teen shut down
A French far-right figure behind a crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer who shot a teenager, triggering riots, is closing the account.
Relative charged with SA couple’s medication murders
South Australian police have charged a 62-year-old woman with the murders of an elderly Adelaide couple who were related to her.
Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests made
The relative calm overnight in France following five nights of riots has offered some relief to the government in its fight to regain control of the situation.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting
Hundreds of police have been injured and hundreds of people arrested as rioters clash with officers in towns and cities across France.
Man punched by cop charged with drink driving
A 25-year-old man captured on video being struck by a cop following a crash in Queensland has been slapped with drink driving and other charges.
Ex-cop loses bid to block questions at shooting inquest
A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.