Police
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
Homicide investigation into 5yo boy's death
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a five-year-old boy died in Starship Hospital yesterday.
Police investigating after person found dead in west Auckland home
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead at a house in the west Auckland suburb of Swanson this morning.
Police and Customs seize $8 million worth of drugs
Police seized 17kg of methamphetamine, 5.44kg of MDMA and 1kg of pseudoephedrine after a six-month investigation in Northland.
Police assessing roles covered by Covid-19 vaccine mandate
Affected police officers will have to have one dose by the end of this month and be fully vaccinated by 14 January to continue in their jobs.
Death of 5yo boy treated as suspicious
Police have launched an investigation after a five-year-old Tauranga boy died this morning.
Police bust major cocaine smuggling operation
The police have busted a major cocaine smuggling operation.
Eight people have been arrested and cocaine with a street value in the millions of dollars has been seized.
RNZ reporter Conan Young… Audio
