Police
Vaccine mandate expanded to police, Defence Force
Police and the NZ Defence Force will now have to be vaccinated, or be out of a job.
The government has announced they will have to have their first dose by mid-January and be fully vaccinated by the… Audio
Police, Defence Force must be vaccinated against Covid-19
All sworn and authorised police officers, as well as recruits, will need to get their first Covid-19 vaccinations by January the 17th next year.
So will all Defence Force staff including civilians.
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Police looking for dashcam footage in homicide investigation
Police are seeking dashcam footage that may help their investigation into a West Auckland homicide.
Three white men guilty of murder of black man Ahmaud Arbery
To the US, where three white men have been found guilty of murdering black man Ahmaud Arbery while he was jogging last year.
The men claimed they acted in self-defence during a citizen's arrest - but… Audio
Irreplaceable bonsai trees stolen from Auckland property
An irreplaceable collection of bonsai trees have been stolen from an Auckland property.
Police say 45 trees were taken from a garden in Mount Albert last Sunday and into Monday.
Auckland West Police… Video, Audio
Body found in Clutha River confirmed to be missing Alexandra man
Police have confirmed the body located in the Clutha River last week has been identified as Central Otago man Wayne Hammond.
Covid-19: Police association on calls to MIQ
Police get called to at least one disruptive incident a day at MIQ hotels.
Since January, there have been 259 calls for help relating to drunk and abusive guests, domestic abuse and self harm… Audio
Brian, Hannah Tamaki charged after another Covid protest
Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have faced fresh charges following their latest Covid protest.
More than 1,000 people turned out to their gathering in the Auckland Domain, in breach of… Video, Audio
Police respond to serious incident in Hawke's Bay
Police in Hawke's Bay have arrested a 32-year-old man sought following an incident in Flaxmere this morning.
Missing woman Cindy Li found in critical condition after 12 days
Police say a 70-year old Auckland woman missing for 12 days was found alone, inside an address, extremely dehydrated.
They don't believe foul play was involved in Cindy Li's disappearance, and say… Audio
Police reduce capabilitiy to investigate work-related fatal road crashes
Documents reveal police have reduced their capability to investigate fatal road crashes for work-related health and safety breaches.
The pressures of small-town policing and on sole-charge officers
An Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report has found major issues with the resourcing of small community police stations. Audio
Police investigating after woman found after two weeks missing
A 70-year old woman who was missing for nearly a fortnight was found on Saturday near her home in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham.
Cindy Li was reported missing on November the 9th; and is now in… Audio
West Auckland locals alert and cautious as gun violence increases
A West Auckland local board member is trying to soothe her community's nerves after three shootings in 10 days.
Capitol Riots 'Shaman' sentenced
One of the faces of the 6 January Capitol attack has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement.
Photographs of so-called QAnon shaman Jacob Chansley in a horned, fur headdress inside… Audio
Meth smuggling ring at Auckland Airport busted
Further arrests could come after a drug smuggling ring which involved baggage handlers at Auckland Airport was busted.
Fourteen people have been charged with drug-related offences, which are believed… Audio
Widow on discovery of bodies in Pike River Mine
A woman whose husband was killed in the Pike River mine explosion hopes footage showing the remains of up to three men will bring them another step closer to justice.
Anna Osborne was among the… Audio
Covid-19: Police Commissioner on managing Auckland border after opening
The Police Commissioner is warning Aucklanders leaving the city when the border opens they could be stopped anywhere, anytime, to check they're complying with the rules.
Only those who are fully… Audio
Isolated rural police face burnout, lack of support - IPCA review
Major issues in the resourcing of small community police stations have been highlighted in an Independent Police Conduct Authority report.
CAA to face questions over Fox Glacier chopper crash
Did the country's aviation regulator do enough to prevent one of New Zealand's worst helicopter crashes from happening, and have changes been made to stop one happening again.
These are some of the… Audio
