Police
Police appeal for sightings of car likely submerged in Clutha River
The police are appealing for sightings of a car in Central Otago that is believed to have become submerged in the Clutha River.
Man dies in workplace incident in Gore
A man has died following an incident at a workplace in Gore this morning.
Christopher Luxon wants more 'discipline' on spending
The National Party remains convinced that reducing and targeting spending is the way to target rising prices.
US markets have been unable to rebound after yesterday's losses.
Christopher Luxon told… Audio
Police making 'significant progress' with gun owners
Police say they're making significant progress - improving relationships with gun owners and building trust and confidence.
More than 61,000 firearms were surrendered in the buy-back and amnesty… Audio
Police Association wants more than new Minister
Chris Hipkins will replace Poto Williams as Police Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle.
The Prime Minister says the change will mean greater focus on supporting police to deal with escalating gang… Audio
National Party targeting new Police Minister Chris Hipkins
The National Party says replacing Poto Williams as Police Minister reflects a lack of leadership at a time when gang activity and violence is escalating.
However, the Party is not convinced that… Audio
One dead after car crashes into house
A man has died after his car crashed into a house in Tokoroa.
Two men arrested over non-fatal New Brighton shooting
Christchurch police have arrested two men over a firearms incident that left a man with non-life threatening injuries on Monday.
Six arrested on organised crime charges after police seize illegal drugs, assets
Waikato police have arrested six men on drug charges after a search operation targeting organised crime seized large amounts of illegal drugs and assets.
National would ban gang patches, give police new powers
The National Party is proposing four steps to give police new powers to tackle the gang problem.
One dead in Whanganui crash
A person has died after a two-vehicle crash southeast of Whanganui on Friday night.
Police respond to firearms incident in Māngere
A 65-year-old man has been arrested after shots were reportedly fired at a vehicle in Māngere, South Auckland on Friday night.
Week in politics: Police Minister under fire as National ramps up law and order campaign
Is Poto Williams's job in jeopardy as public concern builds over gang violence? That issue as well as health restructuring legislation and the PM in Sydney feature in the Week In Politics.
Bias within police ranks - more research underway
More research is underway into bias within the police ranks. Last week - police released a progress report on their work to date, led by an independent panel. That panel, chaired by long-term justice… Audio
'This should serve as a warning' - Customs and police seize cash, drugs in multi-city sting operation
Ten people have been arrested and more than six kilograms of methamphetamine seized in a Police and Customs sting across three cities.
Alan Hall's lawyer on conviction quashing
Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Audio
Shargin Stephens' whānau blamed for leaking court documents
The whānau of Shargin Stephens, fatally shot by police in 2016, was blamed for leaking court documents by a coroner, despite there being no evidence they had done so.
The Crown Solicitor, acting for… Audio
Police yet to reveal whether man shot had a weapon
Police have yet to reveal whether a man they shot multiple times in a Wellington suburb yesterday afternoon had a weapon.
The house in Kingsbridge Place in Newlands remains under guard this morning.
…IPCA finds Christchurch police officer used excessive force in holding cell transfer
A ruling from Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a Christchurch officer used excessive force when handling an aggressive man.
Police launch investigation after death of injured man found in Glen Eden
The death of a man in Auckland Hospital has prompted a homicide investigation.
