Greg O'connor
Police Association says critical report will dent morale
Listening to that is the New Zealand Police Association National President, Greg O'Connor. Audio
Police consider full-time AOS team for Auckland
The police are looking to give Auckland a full-time Armed Offenders Squad to meet the demand for callouts. Audio
Police will have more access to guns from next year
More front-line police officers will be getting firearms in their cars from the middle of next year. Audio
Brother of slain cop opposes coroner's recommendation
The brother of slain police officer Derek Wootton, says officers should always have the final choice on whether they wear high visibility vests while laying road spikes. The 52 year old sergeant was… Audio
Will changes to police pursuits encourage criminals?
The head of the Police Association says changes to the police pursuits policy will encourage criminals to flee when they see flashing lights in their rear view mirror. Audio
Powerful air gun fatal for second time in two years
The Police Association is calling on the government to act urgently to restrict the use of lethal weapons that can be bought over the counter, following a fatal shooting last week in South Auckland. Audio
Civil liberties groups says police need to improve their image
In addition the police minister is considering a law change to further protect those out on the beat. Audio
Police Association comments on tougher penalties
More police patrolling with guns and a new category of crime with seven years jail for mob attacks on officers are part of a wish list from the Police Commissioner being put to the Government. Audio
Minister of Justice rejects more liberal drug laws
The Minister of Justice has poured cold water on a Law Commission report seeking reform of the Drugs Act. Audio
Police Association calls for tougher punishments for chases
The New Zealand Police Association is echoing calls from its brethren across the Tasman for tougher penalties on drivers that cause Police chases and prolonged pursuits. Audio
Police resources under scrutiny
The Police Minister Judith Collins wants tougher penalties for people who attack police officers. Audio
Greg O'Connor on shooting of officer
Returning to our top story, the shooting of a young constable in South Auckland early this morning - Greg O'Connor from the Police Association says he's the seventh officer to be shot in 18 months. Audio
Biggest event on Christchurch's social calendar gets underway
The biggest event on Christchurch's social calendar gets underway at Addington Raceway today as it hosts Cup Day. Audio
Police want more resources to fight criminal underbelly
The time it takes police to respond to life-threatening events has deteriorated and is falling far short of performance standards. Audio
Police union says changes to firearms training dangerous
Cuts to police firearms training could see young green officers arriving at life-threatening situations without guns. Audio
Police Assn shocked by lack of firearms training
The association is concerned by Police Headquarters forcing a three tiered police training model on frontline staff which means some officers, like youth aid staff, traffic units and even CIB… Audio
Government plans new powers for police
A new bill just introduced to Parliament could see some people forced to give statements to police. Audio
Police reveal the need to slash 21 million off their spending
The cut is part of National's drive for savings across the public sector and the police have said they are looking to cut 300 vehicles from their fleet, or 10 percent. Audio
Greg O'Connor
President of the New Zealand Police Association on the Napier shooting and the latest statistics on frontline policing. Audio
President of the Police Association Greg O'Connor
The president of the Police Association Greg O'Connor is with us now. Audio