Police
Parliament protest report shows NZ police have come a long way since 1981
Analysis - Practice and law must still improve, law professors Alexander Gillespie and Claire Breen write.
Pasifika leader says Immigration early morning visits need to end
The Acting Prime Minister says she is deeply concerned to hear about Dawn Raid tactics being used by Immigration New Zealand to detain a Pasifika man.
Despite a government apology almost two years… Audio
Lawyer speaks out about dawn raid tactics
A south Auckland lawyer is speaking out about dawn raid tactics still being used to apprehend pacific immigrants accused of overstaying. One of Soane Foliaki's clients had police knock on his door at… Audio
More questions for immigration over dawn raids case - Sepuloni
The Associate Immigration Minister is assessing an immigration decision to detain a Pasifika man in a dawn raid who's accused of overstaying his visa. Police knocked on the man's door at 5am, scaring… Audio
Hauraki Gulf search: no sign of mystery boat after mayday
There's been no sign of a mystery stricken vessel or those on board after a large scale search prompted by a mayday call in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf during yesterday's storm.
One dies after Hamilton carpark crash
One person has died after a crash at a carpark in Hamilton.
Police investigate unexplained death in Otago
Police are investigating an unexplained death at an address in the Otago town of Palmerston. Police are investigating an unexplained death at a Mull Street address in the Otago town...
Gun owners should be part of National's firearms conversation - rifle association
The president of the National Rifle Association says firearms owners need to be involved in making legislation that affects them.
Caravan involved in serious crash blocking SH1 north of Taupō
Emergency services are working at the scene of a serious crash north of Taupō involving a caravan and they warn motorists to expect delays.
Sgt Ratana: Man denies murdering London police officer
A man has denied murdering New Zealand-born Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana, who was shot dead while on duty in south London.
Excessive, unreasonable police force in fatal shooting - IPCA report
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer was not justified in shooting a man dead in Auckland in February 2021.
Tangaru-Noere Turia, a 34-year-old 501-deportee from Australia… Audio
IPCA finds police officer not justified in fatally shooting man in 2021
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer was not justified in shooting a man dead in Auckland in February 2021.
Police: courage of victims has resulted in conviction
Police are praising the courage of those who came forward after being drugged and sexually assaulted at a Christchurch bar and restaurant.
Two men have been convicted of dozens charges spanning a… Audio
Police investigating staff misuse of number plate software
Five police staff are being investigated by an internal integrity group for misusing software that recognises vehicle number plates. Audio
Police officers caught misusing plate recognition technology
Five police officers have misused automatic number plate recognition technology to track vehicles outside of their responsibility.
Their misconduct was uncovered during a six-month review of the… Audio
Cops caught misusing plate recognition technology
Five police officers have misused automatic number plate recognition technology to track vehicles outside of their responsibility. Their misconduct was uncovered during a six-month review of the… Audio
Road closed after police car crashes in Auckland
A woman has been taken to hospital and a road in Mount Albert is closed following a crash involving a police vehicle and an SUV.
Part of Auckland's Northwestern motorway closed after crash
Police have closed part of a major motorway in Auckland after a serious crash.
Arrests after shots fired at police in Hamilton
Two men have been arrested after police say shots were fired at officers in Hamilton.
Hundreds of bikes cause havoc on Auckland roads
Hundreds of different types of motorbikes have been spotted disrupting traffic on Mount Wellington Highway this afternoon.
