Police
Police 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
IPCA report finds officer used ‘gross abuse of power’
The police watchdog has found the handling of an arrest in South of Auckland almost three years ago was excessive and unlawful. It found an officer deliberately and forcefully kneed a man in the head… Audio
Wally Haumaha accused by media outlet over media approach
The media company Stuff has accused police deputy commissioner of trying to coax a reporter into writing a sympathetic story about him.
Police show how guns will be crushed under buy-back scheme
Tens of thousands of firearms will be crunched by a hydraulic press after gun owners hand them in to police at collection events that begin next week. Video, Audio
Police search for girl who says she was abused in state care
Police are hunting for a 13-year-old girl who has gone into hiding from Oranga Tamaraki, alleging she's been abused in state care and wants to be with her whānau. Audio
Ammunition supplier warns of ‘revolution’ over gun buy-back scheme
Leading ammunition supplier Paul Clark is warning a "revolution" could be the only option for gun owners if the courts do not side with them over the government buy back scheme. He spoke with Lisa… Video, Audio
Gun owners feel ripped off by govt’s buy-back scheme
The government announced its compensation package today, which includes paying up to 95% of the wholesale price for weapons, but gun owners say the compensation isn't enough and will leave some of… Video, Audio
How police use social media
An official information act request has revealed that the police have sought professional advice on their approach to social media Audio
Insight: Christchurch Attacks - Are intelligence agencies watching the right people?
The Christchurch mosque attacks have prompted claims the security agencies have wielded their powers in skewed and unfair ways. Have resources been wasted surveilling Muslims and virtually ignoring… Audio
'Chaos on the streets in Hong Kong'
Police have met tens of thousands of protesters in Hong Kong with tear gas, pepper spray and batons as they fear an escalation in violence, over moves by China to extradite people more easily from the… Video, Audio
Police used excessive force throwing man against wall - IPCA
A custody officer used excessive force when he threw a man into a wall while trying to restrain him, the police watchdog has found.
Dozens caught in roadside stings in Dunedin
Police road stings have caught dozens of drivers running red lights, using cellphones and not wearing seatbelts in Dunedin this week.
Sign of the Times
Jo Jack is a keen woodworker and runs sign-making classes for woman in rural communities. She makes rustic wooden signs of all shapes and sizes and sells most of them via her Gingham Girls Facebook… Audio
Sign of the Times
Jo Jack is a keen woodworker and runs sign-making classes for woman in rural communities. She makes rustic wooden signs of all shapes and sizes and sells most of them via her Gingham Girls Facebook…
AudioDrugs, cash, gold seized in major meth bust
Police in Wellington have arrested 35 people and seized more than $1 million in assets, including cash, firearms and slabs of gold, as part of a major meth bust in the region. Video, Audio
Otara police tell community to call out bad behaviour after shootings, gang violence
The police are telling a South Auckland community recently plagued by shootings and gang violence they should stand up and call out bad behaviour. Audio
Nothing but the truth? 'Running from COPS'
COPS is the longest running reality show in TV history. The format's simple. Cameras follow police officers on the beat as they catch and arrest baddies. Thirty seasons in there's now more than 1000… Audio
Firearms organisation concerned about police raids
The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners plans to go to the police about the way some firearms owners are being treated, in response to new legislation banning some weapons. Audio
