Independent Police Conduct Authority
Police cleared over two pursuits that left three teens dead
The police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in two separate pursuits which left three teenagers dead earlier this year.
Officers cleared in fatal McDonald's shooting
Two police officers have been cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a man at a fast food restaurant in Upper Hutt.
Police should not have tried to ram car - IPCA
Police should not have tried to ram a car off the road in Christchurch shortly before it was involved in a crash, an IPCA investigation has found.
Teens in house when police shot man
Two teenagers were at the house where police shot a man dead in Paeroa on Friday. Video
Man who threatened self-harm found dead in cell
A man who threatened to hurt himself was left in a court cell with fixtures that could be used for self-harm, and was later found dead.
IPCA criticises another police pursuit
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) says the police fleeing driver policy needs to be amended in the wake of another death after a pursuit.
IPCA urges review on pursuit policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is urging the police to review their policy on chasing fleeing drivers saying too many young people are dying. Audio
Boy who police lifted by his neck thought he was going to die
A 15-year-old boy who was lifted off the ground by his neck and pinned against a wall by a police officer says he thought he was going to die. Audio
Greens lay complaint over unlawful Nicky Hager warrant
The Green Party is calling for an investigation into the conduct of police who were involved in an unlawful warrant used to search journalist Nicky Hager's home. Audio
Police investigation into disabled boy's drowning inadequate
The police watchdog has found that officers treated the caregivers of a severely disabled teenager who drowned in a bath as witnesses, rather than people who might have been guilty. Audio
Mother talks about inadequate investigation into son's drowning
The police watchdog has found officers failed to properly investigate the death of a severely disabled boy who drowned in a bath while in care. Audio
Police searched dog owner's home unlawfully
Police who pepper sprayed a New Plymouth man's dog were searching his home unlawfully, the police watchdog says.
Police did not lie in Dotcom hearing - IPCA
There is no evidence a detective committed perjury during Kim Dotcom's court action, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Policeman accused of misconduct over protection order breaches
Authorities are investigating a senior Northland police officer accused of mishandling protection order breaches reported by a young woman. Audio
Police apologise to family of man who bashed head 100 times
Police have apologised to the family of a man who died in a station cell last year and say it was totally unacceptable officers didn't help Sentry Taitoko as he bashed his head repeatedly on the… Audio
Napier man dies after being arrested by police
The police say the 53-year-old man died last night after being called to reports of an attack on the man's parents in their Hastings home earlier in the evening. Audio
Police justified in shooting man in back
Police were justified in shooting a man in the back twice, tasering him before and after and also punching and hitting him with a torch when he was on the ground. Audio
Officer won't face criminal charges after choking boy
A police officer who held a 14 year old boy's throat until he changed colour and almost dislocated his shoulder has been disciplined but won't face criminal charges. Audio