Police
Gangs under scrutiny: Expect increased policing of public gang activity
A gang expert predicts police will carry out more operations targeting public gang activity.
Elder sister appeals to renew search for missing Waikato family
The Waitomo District mayor believes the community is in the dark about the whereabouts of missing Waikato man Tom Phillips and his three children.
Police urged to apologise for threat over Armenian flag at Anzac event
A Wellington man who claims police threatened to trespass him from an Anzac Day memorial if he displayed an Armenian flag in memory of genocide victims says it is "shameful".
He says it's kowtowing… Audio
Govt agencies, community providers collaborate to curb youth crime
The multi-agency trial in Auckland aims to tackle the underlying factors leading young people into trouble.
TikTok blamed for multiple car thefts on Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast community leaders are concerned social media platform TikTok has a role in vehicle thefts around Wellington, averaging about 10 per day.
Police confirmed there were 290 vehicles stolen… Video, Audio
Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Audio
Bollard makers inundated with queries after spate of ram raids
Bollard manufacturers are being inundated with queries as the spate of ram raids continues unabated around the country.
Councils are also being approached by shop owners who are looking to strengthen… Audio
IPCA finds 'deliberately dishonest' officer used unneccesary force
A police officer assaulted a man, kneeled on his head with his full weight, and threw him onto the bonnet of a car unlawfully during an arrest, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Audio
Officer used excess force during arrests
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer used excess force during at least two arrests.
He's since left the police force.
In one case, in September 2018, the officer pushed a… Audio
Youth crime: Referral to Youth Aid not a free pass - police
Police concede the pandemic and MIQ duties mean resources have been diverted away from Youth Aid and they are playing catch up.
An 11-year-old ram raid driver and a seven-year-old burglar in recent… Video, Audio
Police justified in using force against teen making noises 'like an angry cat or snake'
Christchurch police who slapped and punched a teenage boy displaying "abnormal strength" in the head during his arrest were justified in using force, the IPCA has found.
Auckland hit by string of overnight ram raids, burglaries
Three people have been arrested after a spate of burglaries in Auckland last night, including a string committed by the same people.
Appeal for New Zealander Joseph Day missing in UK
British police and friends of a missing New Zealander in the UK are worried about his safety.
Police Eagle helicopter follows vehicle after one person left with head injury
A police helicopter followed a vehicle across Auckland city last night, after an incident that left one person with a head injury.
Police speed camera van attacked with operator inside
A motorcyclist has attacked a speed camera van, smashing a window and injuring the operator inside, police say.
The Week in Detail: Putin, Arise Church and all the cameras
The Detail is here to make sense of the big stories, and in the past week has covered everything from Russians' support for Vladimir Putin to the on-going clean-up in the flood-hit East Coast.
South Auckland store ram-raided, police looking for offenders
Neighbouring businesses say the shop that was ram raided in South Auckland last night had heavy security measures in place.
Cryptocurrency con: Police warn of 'fake puppy' scam
Are you looking to buy a puppy online? Beware of the cryptocurrency con, police say.
They've recently seen a staggering rise in online trading scams.
In one of the latest swindles, people are paying… Audio
Cook Islands stray dogs shot by police amid spate of attacks
Police in the Cook Islands have resorted to shooting stray dogs, amid a spate of dog attacks on locals.
Thousands of unregistered animals are roaming freely, menacing and attacking people and… Audio
Ram raids for TikTok: What can be done about crime footage?
TikTok's no longer a platform for dance moves or mocking your mum, it's become the place to catch the latest crime being carried out.
Recent ram raids have been captured on camera - and police say… Video, Audio
