Police
Two men, one woman arrested over West Auckland murder
Three people have been arrested and charged with murder for the killing of Robert Hart in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn last week.
Managing Auckland border a strain on police resources - police union boss
Police Association boss Chris Cahill says with at least 650 police officers assigned to Auckland's regional Covid border, it is a "real strain on Auckland". Video, Audio
Police reject IPCA finding on 'unjustified' search'
The police watchdog has found officers had no legal right to search a Palmerston North property for a young person, but police disagree with the finding.
New Plymouth school reels after fatal crash
Yesterday's fatal crash in Horowhenua killed three staff from Devon Intermediate in New Plymouth.
Four people died when a truck and another vehicle collided at Kuku on State Highway 1 just after 3… Audio
Detective on police trying to assume people's online identities
A police spokesperson says officers have been asking people to sign away their social media and email passwords for police use for almost 10 years.
RNZ has revealed police are trying to take over the… Audio
Road between Otaki and Levin 'notorious' - Mayor
Police still haven't said how many people have died in the crash that closed part of State Highway 1 north of Wellington for several hours. The crash, involving a truck and another vehicle, just south… Audio
Second man charged with murder of Christchurch teen
Police have charged a second man with the murder of Christchurch teenager, Connor Whitehead.
The 16-year-old was shot and killed at a party in the suburb of Casebrook on Friday night. His father… Audio
Lawyers concerned police taking over online identities
Lawyers are concerned a police tactic to take over the online identities of suspects and defendants is being used to target the vulnerable.
Defence lawyers alerted RNZ to a form the police are using… Audio
Police met Travis Scott before Astroworld festival
Before rapper Travis Scott took the stage of the fatal Astroworld Festival, Houston's police chief had a "brief and respectful" meeting with him to discuss safety concerns.
The police chief told the… Audio
Police open investigation into deaths at music festival
United States police have opened a criminal investigation after eight people died at a music festival in Texas on Friday.
Many were also hurt when the crowd suddenly surged forward. Investigators are… Audio
Three more arrested over Christchurch teen's death
Three more people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a Christchurch teenager over the weekend.
Sixteen-year-old Connor Whitehead died after being shot at a party in the suburb of… Audio
Police charge two men over Mangere drive-by shooting
Police say eight search warrants were executed across two Auckland suburbs this morning to locate two men who allegedly shot at an innocent family's home.
Four arrested and vehicles impounded after tangi disrupts traffic
Police have made four arrests and impounded two vehicles after a tangi procession disrupted traffic across Porirua yesterday.
Policing review finds small towns lack adequate support
Police officers in small communities aren't adequately prepared for the role and lack support.
That's the finding of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) review, which issued 41… Audio
Police seize 3kg of synthetic cannabis in Canterbury raids
As part of two-month long investigation, police have searched several Christchurch properties targeting a synthetic cannabis ring.
Police restrain assets of group illegally-housing migrant workers
A group of people accused of earned money from illegally-housed migrant workers in Auckland have been served restraining orders.
Police Tactical Response Model to be trialled in four areas
Further details have been announced about the new Police Tactical Response Model set to begin later this month.
Myanmar national in custody after jumping ship near Gisborne
A person from Myanmar is today in police custody in Gisborne after jumping off a ship at sea near Young Nicks Head last night.
Police continue to search for Raglan fishermen
Police are using a drone and the Eagle helicopter to search for two men who went gone missing after fishing near Raglan on Sunday.
Police issue 50 infringement notices after Porirua tangi
Police have issued 50 infringement notices for riding dangerously on a vehicle following a tangi in Porirua last month.
