Police
Drug law change: Is it effectively decriminalisation?
The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill is the Government's response to the synthetic drug crisis, but submitters to the Health Select Committee have expressed concern about allowing widening the police… Audio
US police allege man planned to bomb white supremacist rally
Authorities in the US believe they've foiled a plot by a US Army veteran who wanted revenge for attacks on Muslims around the world, including the Christchurch mosque shootings. Jane Lanhee Lee… Video, Audio
The downside to hasty firearms law changes?
Police have confirmed the person accused of taking 11 guns from Palmerston North police station last Thursday got into the building through an unlocked door. The deputy Police Comissioner Mike Clement… Audio
Theft heightens police concern on securing guns before disposal
Police are having to reassure the public of their ability to secure guns safely ahead of the large scale buyback of prohibited firearms. Audio
Police left red-faced after 11 guns stolen from station
The country's top cop has ordered an audit of security at police stations nationwide after the theft of guns from a station in Palmerston North. Video, Audio
Man hunt after 11 guns stolen from Palmerston North police station
Acting Central District Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart says police are embarrassed about the theft, and it shouldn't have happened. Video, Audio
Police gender advocates receive more training
Senior Police from around the Pacific met in Nadi recently to review their progress on gender advocacy within the police force and work to elminate violence against women. Audio
Govt admits it won't meet police target
The government won't meet its target of recruiting an extra 1800 police officers by 2020 - does this call into question its credibility? Audio
40% of New Zealanders Flagged by Police
Nearly two million people appear in a New Zealand police intelligence system with an alert against their name, inquiries by the Otago Daily Times have revealed. We speak to the ODT's George Block. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Heather Roy
Heather Roy is upset about the changes to the way ANZAC commemorations are being held in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Audio
Some Auckland ANZAC services cancelled in wake of mosque attacks
Two thirds of Auckland's Anzac Day commemorative events have been ditched this year because of security concerns in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. RSA National President BJ Clark spoke… Audio
Children of Kawerau's established gang families seek futures in the Police
Children of Kawerau's established gang families are seeking futures in the Police, thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school. Video, Audio
Paul Wilson to remain in prison until he’s at least 84
Police have defended their decision to let murderer Paul Wilson go after they found two knives in his car boot, the night before he killed his second victim. Wilson was sentenced today to life in… Video, Audio
Police stand-off ends with man's death
Christchurch locals are being urged to remain vigilant after a police stand-off that ended with the death of a 54-year-old man overnight. It follows the discovery of several guns at a property in the… Audio
Police armed as national threat level remains high
While New Zealanders become used to an increased - and armed - police presence, discussions are underway into how mosques and places of worship can be kept secure. Audio
Police remain armed as security risk constantly being reviewed
Eleven days on from the Christchurch shootings, schools are running lockdown drills, large events are being moved indoors, and police remain armed - with no indication of when things will return to… Audio
Police make error in naming murder victims
The person police recorded as being murdered by the Christchurch terror attack shooter is not dead. Video, Audio
Controlled explosions at Auckland's Britomart
RNZ Checkpoint's Alex Perrotet is at Britomart, in central Auckland, where there have been three controlled explosions this evening. Police say the explosions, of what appear to be bags filled with… Audio
Police focus on Dunedin car
There is a strong police and armed offenders squad presence on a suburban Dunedin street, RNZ reporter Tim Brown says. A vehicle of interest, in the suburb of Waverly, may be related to one of the… Audio
Police Complaints
Police have confirmed a number of officers are being investigated following concerns around their behaviour while off-duty last month. We talk to Judge Colin Doherty from the Independent Policy… Audio
