Police
National's Mark Mitchell on Hawke's Bay crime
National says the government's been way too slow in bolstering police numbers in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
The Prime Minister has announced more police are being sent in despite initially hosing down… Video, Audio
Police Commissioner on crime after cyclone in Hawke's Bay
National's police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says the government's response on crime in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle has been too slow.
The Prime Minister has announced more police are being… Video, Audio
Hundreds meet at Napier winery to talk security
Rural communities around Napier and Hastings have told officials that, they are scared, sleepless - and armed.
More than 200 people turned out at the Crab Farm Winery last night to share their… Audio
Hawke's Bay police impound more cars due to street racing, intoxicated drivers
Inspector Matt Broderick said police impounded 42 cars in the previous week, compared to about 25 cars in a normal week.
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no… Audio
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no…
AudioHawkes Bay woman unhappy with police response to looters
A Hawkes Bay woman fears someone in her rural community will end up being shot if police don't do something about the people targeting empty flood damaged homes.
The woman, who RNZ has agreed not to… Audio
'What if they get hurt protecting us?': Plea for help for Puketapu locals
After having her family's home devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, one Puketapu local has also been extremely concerned about the safety of her community.
Traffic management crew says it faced gun threat
A traffic management crew says it was threatened with a gun while setting up at a site.
Earlier this week the police commissioner questioned if it had happened.
But Liam Harvey, a Napier traffic… Audio
Wellington police boat out of action, needs parts imported from Europe
Wellington police launch Lady Elizabeth IV is currently out of service with a mechanical fault.
Meth lab in horse float busted in Cambridge
Police say they have busted a methamphetamine lab in a horse float in Cambridge and arrested three gang associates.
Rescuers continue search for hundreds still missing after cyclone
Search and rescue teams are still combing the streets for people needing help, more than a week after Cyclone Gabrielle struck.
About 800 people in Hawkes Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are still unaccounted… Audio
Pike River boring resumes, in search for clues
Borehole drilling has resumed at Pike River Mine, as part of the investigation to determine what caused the 2010 explosion that killed 29 men.
Hipkins calls for calm after rumours on crime in flooded areas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has responded to reports of crime in flood-ravaged areas and people setting up community checkpoints to deal with incidents.
Cyclone Gabrielle: More family harm incidents reported since storm
There has been an increase in family harm incidents reported to police since Cyclone Gabrielle hit.
The Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says reports of dishonesty offences are actually fewer than… Audio
Body found above Dart River near Glenorchy
A body has been found during the search for a missing hunter in steep terrain in Otago.
Police urge updates on uncontactable people, increase staffing
Police are stressing safety as their number one priority amid lootings in flood-stricken areas, and they urged people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle to report if they are safe.
One dead after two-car crash in Ashburton
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in Ashburton early this morning.
Police on number uncontactable after cyclone
Around 3500 people have been registered as uncontactable, the majority across Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti.
Worried friends and family have taken to social media to try find their loved ones - many whom… Audio
Three escaped prisoners still on the run, considered dangerous
Police are appealing to the public for help finding three remand prisoners who are on the run after escaping from a prison van on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
