Police
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame.
AudioPolice mismanaged complaint against staff in sexual relationship - watchdog
An investigation into an undisclosed sexual relationship between two police staff had significant deficiencies, the police watchdog says.
Police search Taupō forest after gun fired at routine vehicle stop
A search is underway in a Taupō forest after a man fired a gun at police during a routine vehicle stop early this morning.
One dead in car crash while fleeing police
A person has died in Auckland overnight after a car crashed while trying to flee from police.
IPCA finds Auckland police officer mishandled money
The police watchdog has found a North Shore officer mishandled cash that was handed in to their station.
Two people in custody after early morning west Auckland stand-off
Armed police are at a house in west Auckland, the site of a brief standoff this morning.
Police urge caution on the roads ahead of Easter
Easter weekend is approaching and police are asking drivers to slow down and be patient over the break.
Eight people died on the roads last year in what was Aotearoa's deadliest Easter in a decade.
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US police search for man behind subway shooting
US police are searching for a man who opened fire in a New York subway train, injuring at least 16 people - 10 of whom suffered gunshot wounds.
Five people are in critical but stable condition.
New… Audio
Police recover more than $200k of stolen property in Whangārei raid
Northland police have recovered $200,000 in stolen property after a raid on a Whangārei property.
Fau Vake attack: Man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter jailed
The man who killed a rising MMA star in a late night Auckland attack last year has been sentenced to just under three years in jail.
25 year old Liufau Vake died in hospital nine days after being… Audio
Police promise 'powerful' response to Auckland central crime spike
Police are accused of letting criminals run rampant in central Auckland and failing business owners, but say they will return to the area with a 'powerful' presence.
Police promise presence in downtown Auckland after robberies
Police are promising a powerful presence in downtown Auckland as they move to crack down on what some say is runaway crime in the central city.
Business owners and residents say criminals have been… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care widens scope
The inquiry into abuse in care has extended the scope of what it called its Anglican investigation to include other Protestant churches.
The Royal Commission says it will now include the Methodist… Audio
Ram raiders hit luxury shops in Auckland
A stolen vehicle was found at the scene in Queen Street and a second vehicle was located nearby, police said. Audio
Auckland business lobby wants more police after luxury stores ramraided
The police are trying to find the people who smashed stolen cars into two luxury retail stores, presumably to steal expensive items.
Gucci and Louis Vuitton on Auckland's Queen Street were ram raided… Audio
Police investigate death of two-year-old in Hamilton
Officers were flagged down in Heaphy Terrace about 11am on Saturday by the occupants of a vehicle who requested assistance with the girl.
Two people dead and three others injured in separate crashes
It's been a deadly Saturday on New Zealand roads, with two killed and three others injured in separate crashes.
Police seek vital information in Nelson death investigation
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the death of Simon Bevers at a rural property in Hope, near Nelson, to disclose it to police.
Man dies in hospital after Auckland mall carpark incident
Manurewa man Gary Cowley has died in hospital after being allegedly hit by a vehicle alongside multiple pedestrians at Westfield Manukau last month.
Police homicide inquiry finds Gisborne woman was shot dead
Police have confirmed Gisborne woman Maraea Smith died after being shot on Friday 25 March.
