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Man in critical condition after fight outside Hamilton bar
A man is in hospital in critical condition after a fight outside a central city bar in Hamilton early this morning.
Police to buy new tasers but monitoring and cost still unclear
Police are replacing their tasers but will not say exactly what the new weapons are or how they will be monitored for public safety.
Police to buy new tasers but won't say how they'll be monitored
The police won't say how new tasers they're buying will be monitored for public safety.
The existing tasers used by police have built in cameras, but replacements don't and are instead meant to be… Audio
Panel calls for more police on Auckland streets
A group of Auckland inner city residents and business leaders is urging whoever forms the next government to put more police officers on the streets.
Palmerston North man shot dead in front of children - police
Police say it is "sheer luck" that Hori Gage's children were not injured during the shooting.
Rescuers rush to help pup stuck in 'ruff' situation
A pet owner who came home to find her precious pooch dangling precariously from a hole desperately tried to prop him up, while she waited for help to arrive.
Robbers shot at, arrested, after trying to rob cannabis grower - police
An alleged attempt to rob a cannabis grower has gone wrong for a man who was shot, before he and his accomplices were arrested, police say.
List of firearms owners found at trespass incident not from us - police
Police say sensitive details of fire arms licence holders, found on a handwritten list did not come from their records. An investigation's been launched after the contact details of about twenty… Video, Audio
Police ask for footage of illegal dirt bike riders
Hawke's Bay police are appealing for footage of dirt bikes being driven dangerously, after a spate of incidents in the weekend.
'Very frightened' tourist rescued from cliff above Piha Beach
A specialist rescue team has helped a man off a cliff at Piha Beach in West Auckland.
Imitation firearm may have been cause of call-out - police
Armed police have responded to a person sighted with a possible firearm in the Auckland suburb of Grafton.
The Week in Detail: From illegal fishing to the Rugby World Cup
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: From illegal fishing to the Rugby World Cup
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioPerson with burn injuries sought after Hamilton van fire
Police are looking for a person who may have fresh burn injuries after a van exploded in Hamilton last night.
Not just horsing around: Troubled teens opt for equine therapy
A unique policing programme in Central Otago is producing positive results for children at risk of offending.
Woman, 21, charged with murder after Tauranga death
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man at a Brookfield property last night.
Questions asked about what difference extra police will make
Labour is promising another 300 front-line police, and new laws to crack down on gangs, if it wins the election.
The Government has already lifted police numbers by 1,800 since 2017.
But in the year… Audio
Labour promises 300 new police officers if re-elected
New law and order promises from Labour have had a warm but 'I'll believe it when I see it' reaction from police and justice advocates.
If re-elected, Labour will deliver 300 new officers, legislation… Audio
Playing in the grey: How police are trained to cope with a changing landscape
New Zealand's criminal landscape is changing, and our police force is having to make adjustments. Audio
Playing in the grey: How police are trained to cope with a changing landscape
New Zealand's criminal landscape is changing, and our police force is having to make adjustments.
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