Police
Expert casts doubt on Police's gang stats
Gang membership in New Zealand is rising, but the police's count is likely exaggerated, a leading gang researcher says.
Child Sex Offender Register launched
Kathryn Ryan talks with Police Deputy Commissioner Viv Rickard about the new Child Sex Offender Register, which is being launched today. Those who qualify to be on the register will be required by law… Audio
Voting choice - tax cuts or safer streets
Labour's pledged to use some of the Government's budgeted surplus to boost the thin blue line, if it's elected to Government next year. Audio
You can have tax cuts or safer streets, Labour says
Voters have a clear choice at next year's election according to Labour - safer streets or tax cuts.
Labour pledges to beef up police numbers
The Labour Party has pledged to increase police numbers by 1000 during its first term, if elected to government.
Police called in over Wellington mail dump
New Zealand Post has called in the police over a Wellington postie who dumped 3000 pieces of mail.
Illegal guns a focus for new Police Assn president
The newly elected Police Association president plans to focus on frontline staffing and restriction of firearms, he says.
Artists' sculpture binned after police complaint
Two artists have been left bemused and upset after their work was thrown out, after a rough sleeper used it for shelter.
Collins hints at increased police numbers
Police Minister Judith Collins has hinted the government will approve a substantial boost to police numbers.
Spit hoods used more than 300 times in two years
Anti-spitting hoods belong in horror films, not modern policing, a criminal justice advocacy group says. Audio
Controversial spit hoods used over 300 times in last two years
Controversial hoods used to prevent offenders, and alleged offenders, from spitting at police officers have been used more than 300 times over the last 2 years. Audio
How doctors' rosters compare to other shift workers
Junior doctors are preparing to strike over their working hours - but how are things for their fellow shift workers? Alex Ashton reports. Audio
Delayed background checks hit early childhood centres
Early childhood centres are struggling to fill staff vacancies because of lengthy delays in background checks by the Police Vetting Service.
Six dead on North Island roads this weekend
There have been three fatal crashes in Northland and the road toll has now risen to six in the North Island this weekend.
Hair-pulling officer acted 'unprofessionally', police inquiry finds
Police say they remain proud of the actions of officers during February's TPP protest, despite one being found to have acted 'unprofessionally'.
Police officer who battled tumour wins top dog handler award
A police dog handler has won the country's top award after successfully battling a life-threatening brain tumour. Audio
Jarrod Gilbert welcomes police backdown on data control
A leading gang researcher who was blocked from accessing police information is pleased there has been a backdown on its "sinister" approach to controlling data.
Researcher relieved with police's turnaround on data collection
A leading researcher on gangs, Jarrod Gilbert, is impressed with the police's turnaround on how it releases data after he was previously blocked from having access Audio
Misconduct allegations upheld against 135 police officers
Allegations of misconduct against 135 police officers have been upheld this year - and although 20 have left the force, none have been sacked.
Fake-officer fears after police gear filched
Police uniforms, handcuffs and batons are among equipment stolen from the Te Awamutu Police Station.
