Police
'Do not approach': Sightings of man sought by police after Pahiatua death
It comes after police say they found a car which was taken from the victim's home at the Blue and Green Lakes Lookout in Rotorua.
Bodycams needed due to increase in violence, Police union says
Other professions in New Zealand already use body cameras, including parking wardens, prison officers and court bailiffs. Audio
New Police Association boss talks body cameras
There's a renewed push for police to wear body cameras and its coming from the front line. The Police union says officers support being wired for sound and vision on the job. Audio
'Like a bomb': Residents shaken by mystery 'bangs' in the night
Police and council are just as mystified as the locals. Audio
Transport Minister Chris Bishop backs calls for harsher driving fines
The Automobile Association told Morning Report many of the penalties had gone unchanged this millennium. Audio
Police Association elects new president
Senior sergeant Steve Watt has been with police for 25 years.
Emergency response time to White Island eruption questioned
The coronial inquest also heard police did not follow the prepared eruption response plan in 2019.
Man charged with murder over Foxton Beach baby death
The baby was found with critical injuries at the end of June this year, but died in hospital a few days later.
Recap: Fears flooded waterways could rise further tonight
Homes are under threat and emergency centres are preparing as heavy rain hammers farms.
Two gang tangi attract extra police to Hawke's Bay
Police say they have communicated expectations to gang leaders over mourners wearing gang insignia in public and being intimidating or threatening.
Police reverse McSkimming's gun vetting changes
The former Deputy Police Commissioner orderer the changes after a complaint from an acquaintance.
Missing 10-year-old in Auckland found safe
The girl went missing from Cornwall Park on Saturday afternoon, but was found safe a few hours later.
Police report death after motorcycle crash in Otago
One person has died after a motorcycle crash near Palmerston.
500 kilograms of cannabis seized by Auckland police
Along with the cannabis, MDMA, ketamine and a large amount of cash was found.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
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Fears of 'surveillance state' as police get power to photograph public
An amendment to the Policing Act will allow police to collect and use images in public spaces.
Concerns over new powers being given to police
Police will soon be able to take photos and gather intelligence in public spaces. The government is changing legislation to expand their powers after court rulings found they were initially acting… Audio
Police minister hospitalised with chest infection
Mark Mitchell has lung problems stemming back to an incident as a police officer in the 1990s.
Govt moves to allow police to collect and use images in public spaces again
The amendments will also extend to letting police shut off more areas, not just roads, in an emergency or disorder.
Police should have alerted government of press secretary allegations sooner, review finds
The recommendations include setting more explicit expectations of employees regarding their conduct