Police
Police announce independent bullying review
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the just announced review into claims of bullying is a priority - with the terms of reference to be completed this week. The announcement comes after RNZ talked to… Audio
ARTs: what are the concerns?
Police have announced they're going to introduce Armed Response Teams in Waikato, Auckland and Canterbury as a part of trial. Audio
Attempts by deported Australian gang members to corrupt police
Police association president Chris Cahill addresses warnings that deported Australian gang members will attempt to corrupt police on this side of the Tasman. Audio
Gang growth. More 'Underbelly' than "Once Were Warriors'
Gangs are growing at their highest rate since the 1970s. What's behind the hike across New Zealand, especially in the provinces? Detective Sergeant Ray Sunkel is presenting on the shocking statistics… Audio
Poor mental health help for man killed by police - whānau
The whānau of a man shot and killed by police in Thames in 2015 say they were let down by both the mental health service and police.
Thirty-year old Vaughan Te Moananui, who had mental health issues… Audio
Should hypnosis be used to convict criminals?
US law enforcement has been using 'forensic hypnosis' for decades to help solve crimes and also send people to death row, despite claims that it is nothing more than junk science. Dr. David Spiegel… Audio
Police training college fitness test ditched
'Wannabe' police recruits will only have to pass one, not two fitness tests to get into police training college.
The physical competency test, which is in essence an obstacle course, has been ditched… Video, Audio
Parliament calls for public view on gun law
Parliament is working on the second piece of promised firearms legislation from the Government and is asking for the public to share their views. Audio
Parliament calls for public view on gun law
Parliament is working on the second piece of promised firearms legislation from the Government and is asking for the public to share their views.
AudioLearning Mandarin not as intimidating as it might seem
Mike Insley began learning Mandarin when he and his wife moved to China to work in a winery in the remote region of Ningxia in 2015. He's brushing up on his Mandarin skills as part of the NZ Chinese… Audio
Officers reacted in timely manner to hit-and-run incident, report says
Officers responded in a timely manner as soon as they were aware that a fleeing driver had hit a pedestrian, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.
China exporting surveillance state technology
China has raised the ire of countries throughout the world for building an all-seeing surveillance state, but some nations are now looking to follow in its footsteps by using the same technology. Dr… Audio
Former constable speaks out on bullying in NZ Police
A former police constable says he considered suicide because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police.
The man was a police officer for nearly three decades in England and… Audio
Music soothes the savage beast
It’s not just humans who can benefit from a well-chosen tune. Research shows classical music, soft rock and reggae have an impact in reducing anxiety in dogs, which is nothing to be sniffed at. Video, Audio
Calling Home: Nikki Ross in Bali
Kiwi expat and business owner Nikki Ross is Calling Home form Bali and joins the show to discuss her life on the tropical island paradise. Audio, Gallery
Gun lobby pushes back on buy-back
All our MPs but one voted to change the gun laws. Opinion polls showed a majority approved and thousands of banned weapons have been peacefully surrendered. Do reported claims of widespread discontent… Audio
Gun lobby pushes back on buy-back
All our MPs but one voted to change the gun laws. Opinion polls showed a majority approved and thousands of banned weapons have been peacefully surrendered. Do reported claims of widespread discontent…
AudioPolice arrest gun thief, call for help to find missing police gun
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore - but one of the guns is still missing.
They say the hand-guns were taken from a… Audio
Gore gun thief arrested, one police pistol still missing
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore.
Hori Gemmell was arrested late this afternoon and is in custody in Gore.
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Police review how pistols were stolen from a patrol car
The police are reviewing how two loaded handguns were able to be stolen from a patrol car in Gore on Wednesday night.
The man they believe is responsible remains on the loose and they say catching… Audio