Police
Eli Epiha found guilty of attempting to murder constable
Police killer Eli Epiha will be sentenced in October for shooting two officers - one fatally - in Auckland last June.
Epiha had already admitted murdering constable Matthew Hunt and yesterday a jury… Audio
Police Association boss congratulates jury in Epiha trial
Cop killer Eli Epiha did try to kill a second officer the day he shot dead Constable Matthew Hunt, according to a jury at his High Court trial.
The jury has found him guilty of the attempted murder… Video, Audio
Police killer Epiha also guilty attempted murder of other officer
Police killer Eli Epiha has been found guilty of the attempted murder of another officer, Constable David Goldfinch.
Epiha pleaded guilty to the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt, who he shot dead in… Video, Audio
Childrens Commissioner wants restraint chairs phased out
The Children's Commissioner wants the use of restraint chairs to be phased out as soon as possible.
Between 2015 and 2020 Police strapped 38 young people into the chairs - the youngest just 13 years… Audio
Government's earthquake-prone apartments $23m loan untouched
Not a single cent has been cashed out from the Government's $23 million loan scheme for those living in earthquake-prone apartments.
Official figures show no one has even got so far as to apply for a… Audio
'There must be better ways': Calls for change over police strapping teens into restraint chairs
The Police are strapping teenagers as young as thirteen into restraint chairs - despite a UN funded reported calling for them to be abolished four years ago.
The chairs use leg, waist, wrist and… Audio
IPCA chair backs reforming restraint chair use for teens
The New Zealand police put 38 teenagers into restraint chairs between 2015 and 2020 - the youngest just 13 years old.
Restraint chairs leg, waist, wrist and chest straps to immobilise a person deemed… Audio
Canterbury police training exercises: expect bangs, firearms
Canterbury residents are being warned of police training exercises this week, which could include officers with guns, and loud noises.
Police pay talks stall, union prepares for arbitration
Negotiations over a new pay agreement for police officers have hit a brick wall, with the Police Association saying the government has shown a lack of respect and for the job they do.
The… Audio
'Pretty frustrated' police consider protest action over pay
Police officers are considering protest action after negotiations over a new pay agreement hit a brick wall.
Epiha admits he left shot police offer asking for help
The man who shot police constable Matthew Hunt admits he walked away from the dying officer as he was asking for help.
Eli Epiha has been described as "fully engaged" and intent on killing officers… Audio
Epiha had intent to kill second officer - Crown
The crown in the trial of Eli Epiha claims he was intent on killing police officers last June - choosing the most efficient of two weapons and sauntering away when an officer was wounded.
Police admit Criminal Proceeds Fund money may not be used in promised timeframes
The NZ Police has admitted it may not be able to make use of money granted through the Criminal Proceeds Fund within the timeframe it had promised.
Several police projects have been funded through… Audio
Police killer claims firing on second cop was 'warning shot'
The man who murdered a police officer says he could have killed a second officer, if he wanted to.
Eli Epiha admits killing Constable Matthew Hunt on an Auckland street in June last year.
He denies… Audio
National Party wants police armed response units
The National Party is calling for the police to reinstate armed response units - saying the police commissioner got it wrong stopping them.
Judith Collins says the community actually wanted the… Audio
Violent criminal behaviour up like never before - police boss
Violent criminal behaviour directed at police is ramping up like never before according to the Police Commissioner.
Video taken at the weekend shows a Auckland police officer on the ground as a man… Video, Audio
Insight into decision on the police front line
Research by a former police officer has given an insight into how those on the front lines make spur of the moment decisions when witnessing lower level crimes.
Dr Ross Hendy is now a criminologist… Audio
Epiha tried to hide gun in Riverhead forest after shooting
It's been revealed a cop killer tried to hide his gun among pine needles in a patch of bush after fleeing from the scene.
Police have detailed how they tracked down Eli Epiha, after he shot dead one… Audio
Police Commissioner looking into frontline officer safety as risk rises
Faster access to guns and officers working in pairs are on the cards following a spate of shootings.
The Government says it's in discussion with police bosses about more protection for frontline… Audio
Police Association wants more protection for frontline officers
The Police Association is demanding more protection for frontline officers.
Two separate shootings - one in Hamilton and one in Auckland - within the space of 24 hours, has underlined the threat… Audio
