Police
Prisoners to be shifted due to corrections staff shortages
Corrections is set to move 75 prisoners into Rimutaka Prison to relieve pressures elsewhere.
Man hospitalised after being stabbed in Dunedin
Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Dunedin on 7 October.
National Party on police raid on rehabilitation facility
The National Party is calling a second gang-related police raid of a rehabilitation facility a failure of the justice system.
On Thursday police siezed almost half a kilogram of meth, $5000 in cash… Audio
Man who killed police officer appealing sentence
The family of a slain police officer yesterday had to hear the details of his death re-litigated in court. Eli Epiha is appealing his sentence for the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt in 2020. Soumya… Audio
NZ Police data sharing agreement with Europol questioned
A new police deal to share data with law enforcement in Europe has been done when Europol is being sued for harvesting screes of data about ordinary citizens.
Officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not all - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer who fired nine shots at a man was justified in firing some - but not all of them.
Auckland police investigate series of burglaries overnight
Two teenagers have been arrested following ram raids on a petrol station and a store in Auckland.
Police admit undercover window washer traffic sting inappropriate
Police admit an undercover sting involving an officer dressed as a car window washer was inappropriate.
Police appeal for information after attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton in Christchurch.
Man sentenced for drink-drive crash, killing passenger
Liam Mclean's sister saw him for the last time as he lay in a coffin, half his face unrecognisable after being thrown out of Ethan Stewart's speeding car.
Audit underway into police use of number plate recognition cameras
A full audit of how police officers use number plate recognition cameras is taking place, says Police Minister Chris Hipkins.
Police release CCTV images after Christchurch jewellers robbed
Christchurch police have released photos of three people they want to speak to in relation to another smash-and- grab.
Police release image of missing Auckland woman
Concern is growing about the safety of a 21-year-old Auckland woman who has not been seen since the early hours of 30 September.
Arrest after man hit by vehicle in Auckland
An arrest has been made after a man died following what police describe as a hit and run in Henderson.
Privacy Commissioner to monitor police over deleting unlawful photos
Police have to report back quarterly to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on deleting the photos and they face deadlines for strengthening their controls.
Police warn of rise in 'sextortion' cases involving young victims
Police are warning of increasing incidents of extortion where young people are targeted on social media by overseas offenders.
Police release photo of young Kawerau mum killed in Rotorua shooting
Police are continuing to investigate the death of Korrey Whyman, after she died from a gunshot wound in Rotorua earlier this week.
Off-duty police officer charged in fatal cyclist crash
An off-duty police officer has been charged with drink driving causing death after a cyclist was killed earlier this month in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush.
Police need more evidence from Pike River mine
The police are going to return to Pike River mine to drill 10 new boreholes which they hope will help them figure out what caused the fatal first explosion more than a decade ago.
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Police efforts to locate suspected murder victim Anaru Moana ramp up in South Island
Investigations into the disappearance of Moana, who has not been seen since December and whom police believe has been murdered, are ramping up this week.
