Police
Widow fights to overturn conviction after file lost
Police have apologised to the family of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren after it was discovered they lost the original 1985 investigation file. Investigator Tim McKinnel spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Person falls from Wellington balcony, gunshots reported
Police are probing reports of a possible gunshot, after a person fell from a Brooklyn Road apartment.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in apartment
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the murder.
Missing 9-year-old boy found
Police issued an amber alert for Pahīatua boy Jimmy Church, who was last seen walking the family dog at 3pm on Friday.
Person dies after car went into river in Waikato
The crash has closed Te Pahu Road in Whatawhata.
Over 100 officers investigated for falsifying breath tests
Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Johnson says the numbers are "incredibly disappointing and concerning".
Police won't say how many staff are being investigated over internet use
Police minister Mark Mitchell says he willl be briefed on the allegations, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.
More inappropriate material found as police staff probed after McSkimming
Several police staff are under investigation after an audit of internet usage.
Outgoing police association president Chris Cahill reflects on tenure
Detective Inspector Chris Cahill served as president of the New Zealand Police Association for nine years, from 2016 to 2025. Audio
Crash at Hamilton hospital blocks Ōhaupō Road
Police say they received reports of a car crashing into Braemar Hospital's fence.
Police doubling down on recruitment drive as deadline approaches
The police are doubling down on their recruitment drive as the deadline for bolstering the front line looks set to come and go. The government pledged to have 500 more front line officers in two… Audio
Air rifle fired into Dunedin house window
Police are asking anyone who saw anything unusual around the Sawyers Bay area to come forward.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
NZ Police Commissioner asks Aussie counterpart for explanation
The NZ Police Commissioner has asked his counterpart in Australia for a please explain, after learning that the Northern Territory has renewed its recruitment drive for Police Officers in New Zealand… Audio
'Do not approach': Search for duo after man killed at home
Tristan Oakes, died in hospital after being shot in his home.
Commissioner wants answers as Australia ramps up recruiting of Kiwi cops
Richard Chambers has sent his Northern Territory counterpart a please explain. Audio
Crash on Otago bridge closes section of SH1
As travellers return home from the long weekend, crashes have closed or backed up parts of the main highway.
Charges laid after online threats against Islamic Centre - Police
An 18-year-old faces charges of causing harm by posting digital communication, after threatening the Wellington Islamic Centre.
'Cost to the economy enormous': Storms, accidents, road closures hurt trucking industry
Police insist they have a responsibility to victims and their families to thoroughly investigate road crashes.
