Ben Strang

The Police Commissioner is downplaying concerns officers are refusing high-risk callouts, for fear of being attacked or shot on the job. The police union is asking whether it is appropriate to have… Audio

Some frontline police officers are so scared of being attacked or shot on the job that they have refused to go to high-risk callouts.

National claims that officers now face a greater threat from… Audio

New Zealand Defence Force personnel who work in managed isolation facilities have to play by different rules when not at work, depending on whether they are on a NZDF base or out in the community.

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The government's clampdown on firearms and seizures of high-powered semi-automatic weapons has had no impact on a rise in gun crime and violence in New Zealand. Today marks the second anniversary of… Audio

The Police Commissioner is rejecting calls to sack the ringleaders responsible for the toxic culture of bullying in the police force.

A review by the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found… Audio

Victims of bullying in the police are calling for the Police Commissioner to get rid of those to blame for toxic culture where bullying is rife.

A report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority… Audio

A damning report just released by the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found bullying, harassment and a related negative culture exist within the police workforce.

The 115-page report says… Audio

The Ministry of Health has been boosting its stocks of personal protective equipment - PPE - and increasing hospital space and equipment should there be a major outbreak of the Covid-19.

When the… Audio

Covid-19 vaccine suppliers, Pfizer and BioNTech, have been granted indemnity by the government from any claims that may arise from the use of the vaccine.

Pharmaceutical companies often seek… Audio

Gay, lesbian or bisexual people are twice as likely to suffer from sexual violence or family harm than the average New Zealander. The Ministry of Justice figures from the Crime and Victims Survey… Audio

A former head of firearms control at the police says those vetting the man behind the Christchurch mosque shootings should have been concerned when he couldn't provide a reference who knew him when… Audio

The government isn't yet considering new laws to tackle hate crime, despite clamour from the police association and justice advocates.

While broader hate speech legislation is expected to be… Audio

Five cricket grounds are getting a face lift to make the players' areas gender neutral, in time for the 2022 women's Cricket World Cup. The Basin Reserve in Wellington is the first to undergo the… Video, Audio

The America's Cup organisers have offered police four new boats to help them patrol the races on the Waitemata harbour.

The event is early next year and the police are in charge of national security… Audio

At 2pm today the preliminary results of the two referendums held at the general election were released. Jesse spoke to sector groups who lobbied both for and against both referendums. Audio

The electoral commission will release the provisional results of the two referendums voted on during the general election at 2pm on Friday.

Polling told different stories before the election.

The… Audio

A police officer has been shot at early this morning in Northland.

The officer was uninjured but the police are still trying to find the offenders.

Reporter Ben Strang speaks to Susie Ferguson. Audio