Police

A single tweet sparked bulletin-leading calls to scrap one of our most enduring and most-watched local TV shows this week. Many arguing whether the show was racist or not also admitted they don't… Audio

Her height - or lack of it - is what initially stopped her signing up for the police, but age has not been a barrier for Lynda Perry who is officially the oldest "new" constable to graduate police… Video, Audio

A research project into police bias is being described as a watershed moment and could help drive transformational change.

But some advocates are apprehensive, saying it could just become another… Audio

There's hope a long-term research project investigating bias towards Māori within the police will create transformational change.

The project, run by Waikato University and overseen by a criminal… Audio

When people pause before answering a question, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if they had replied immediately, according to a new study. Lead study author Dr. Ignazio… Audio

The Police Commissioner has addressed concerns over facial recognition technology being used on photographs of innocent young people.

Andrew Coster is adamant photographs are only used for facial… Audio

The Minister of Police Poto Williams is warning police they should be taking photos of the public only when it is within the bounds of the law. Audio

The Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Privacy Commissioner are broadening their investigation into the police practice of photographing innocent youths - to include any member of the… Audio

Forensic science is now baked into the way we solve crimes, and the way we think about crimes being solved. This century there have been thirty four seasons of CSI alone, and the process of crime… Audio

A hard-hitting report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a toxic culture within police, in which bullying is rife, and where an autocratic management style rewards bad behavior. The… Audio

An independent report has detailed a toxic culture and a "boys club" operating within the police force.

Some are bullied so badly their hair has fallen out - and others have suffered from PTSD.

The… Audio

Cyber crime is continuing to rise. Last year, the government received 5712 reports of cyber incidents which cost mostly small businesses $14.2 million. NZ Tech chief Graeme Muller offers the top three… Audio

Police are cracking down on gangs, with the launch of a nationwide operation to disrupt and prevent firearms-related gang violence.

Operation Tauwhiro is a long-term co-ordinated operation focusing… Audio

When telling a lie, it is not uncommon for men to imitate the body language of other men they are lying to without realising they are doing it. Sophie van der Zee from Erasmus University Rotterdam is… Audio

The police watchdog has launched a nationwide probe after the police in Masterton admitted to illegally photographing young Māori in the district.

The practice came to light after inquires from RNZ… Audio

Deakin University researchers in Australia say there is no need for police to be armed, after analysing data from around the world. Researcher Dr Richard Evans explained their findings to Jesse. Audio