Police
Calls for change to ram raid fund for dairies
Dairy owners want changes to the $6 million ram raid fund so they can get access to help faster.
Just five stores have got security upgrades since the fund was announced in May, and police are still… Audio
Dyslexia Foundation on kids giving statements to police
The Principal Youth Court Judge, John Walker, is questioning whether young people being interviewed by police are getting as much support as they need.
Adults are offered a lawyer when giving a… Audio
Government's $6m ram raid protection fund remains unspent
A ram raid relief fund welcomed as an effective quick fix for battling dairy owners has paid out no money in more than three months. Audio
Off-duty officers breached conduct on same night of assault - IPCA
Binge-drinking off-duty police officers deployed to Waitangi Day commemorations breached their code of conduct, an investigation has found.
Second person arrested after Michael Hill store burglary
A second person has been arrested following a smash and grab in central Auckland this week.
Youth arrested in relation to Hamilton ram raid
Police have arrested and charged a youth following the ram raid burglary of Chartwell Shopping Centre yesterday.
Police ask for public input on rules for new Firearms Registry
Police have today opened public submissions on proposed regulations for the new Firearms Registry, which is set to be in place by June 2023.
Crafting constable invents a game to help traumatised Tamariki
A Southland police officer has created a board game to help tamariki who have gone through the trauma of a road accident. Invercargill Senior Constable Rosie Marchant has put together 100 road safety… Audio
Firearms injuries and deaths occurring at record rates, data reveals
Rates of injury and death caused by firearms are tracking higher than ever before, police data shows. Audio
One dead in Waikato crash
Police have confirmed a person died following a two-vehicle crash in Kaimarama last night.
Linwood board chair not surprised by shooting
The police are still seeking the culprit in a shooting in Linwood, Christchurch, yesterday.
A man was seriously injured in the shooting at a property near the intersection of Hereford Street and… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 31 August 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 31 August 2022 More than 1300 midwives are taking the Ministry of Health to court, saying they're not being adequately paid or supported. We hear from a mother who says gangs… Audio
Police pledge more help for small businesses hit by ram raids
Police are putting extra resources into trying to stop ram raids, which are affecting businesses particularly in Auckland. Audio
Police pledge more help for small businesses hit by ram raids
Police are putting extra resources into trying to stop ram raids, which are affecting businesses particularly in Auckland. Video, Audio
Flood-hit Nelson homes targeted by burglars
Police in Nelson are calling on the community to report any suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhoods after flood affected homes were targeted by burglars.
Police seek suspect after elderly man assaulted, robbed at Sylvia Park
Police are seeking help from the public after a violent robbery in Auckland.
Police appeal for sightings of wanted Auckland woman
Auckland police are appealing for public assistance in locating Patricia Ann Aldridge who has a warrant out for her arrest.
Children found in suitcases in Manurewa identified
Police have identified the two children whose bodies were found in suitcases from an abandoned storage unit in Manurewa, but they still can not be named.
Multiple arrests as Manawatū police target vehicle offenders
Fifteen people have been arrested in Manawatū during the past fortnight as police crack down on crimes targeting vehicles.
Police urge people to secure valuables, after stolen property found in Christchurch
Police are urging people to carefully secure their valuables, after recovering a haul of stolen property in Christchurch. Tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property, linked to several recent...
