Police
Police hunting gunman in central north island
Blair Dravitski is the principal of Ohakune school, which is in lockdown due to the police hunt for a gunman who fired shots at police. Kim Basse is the principal of Ruapehu College which is in… Audio
Man arrested for breaching unknown protection order
The police in Whangarei will apologise to a man who was arrested for breaching a protection order he didn't even know existed. Audio
Police in hot water again over handling of protection order
The police in Whangarei are being criticised for the handling of a protection order breach. Audio
Innocent bystander shot can't sue police
The High Court has thrown out a bid for compensation from an innocent bystander who was shot and injured by the police as they closed in on fugitive gunman. Audio
Youth crime: lack of accountability 'frustrating'
A lack of parental supervision is leading to a wave of crime committed by young people, some just 10-years-old.
Child sex offenders' register on the cards
The Government has introduced a bill to parliament to track convicted child sex offenders.
Police defamation claims dropped
Defamation claims against Tasman's District Commander Karyn Malthus have been dropped, the police says.
West Coast police review staff deployment
A major review of policing on the West Coast is underway, which will look at whether staff are deployed in the right places to meet community needs.
Sydney man shot by police loses compo
A young Sydney man who police shot in the stomach by mistake four years ago has been stripped of his half million dollar damages payout and ordered to pay court costs. Audio
Shooting accused remanded in custody
A man accused of firing shots inside the Palmerston North police station last night has appeared in court.
30 police on serious charges in last year
Thirty police officers have been convicted or accused of serious charges within the past year, including one who filmed a teenager in a shower. Audio
String of thefts reported in Wellington
Police are investigating a string of burglaries at businesses across the Wellington region.
'High-risk' child sex offender at large
A high-risk child sex offender living in Upper Hutt has removed his monitoring bracelet, police say - sparking a police hunt. Audio
Police warning after council impersonator theft
Police are warning the public after a man posing as a council worker stole an elderly woman's wallet from her home in west Auckland.
Two investigations into Te Puke death
A man has died after police put him in handcuffs during a property search in Te Puke. Audio
Blessing ceremony held at Myers Park
Several police officers have attended a ceremony to bless the Auckland park where a 21-year-old man was shot dead on Sunday night.
Investigation continues into David Cerven's death
Police have not confirmed whether the 21-year-old man they shot dead in a central Auckland park had a weapon.
Claim Māori will be most hurt by taser policy
Mana Movement leader Hone Harawira says Māori and Pacific Islanders will be the most hurt by the move to give tasers to frontline police officers to carry while on duty.
Police to carry tasers at all times
A human rights lawyer fears the move to arm all police with tasers is the next step towards introducing guns to the frontline. Audio
Gang raid police talk to prison officer
Police are interviewing a former Mt Eden Prison officer after raiding Head Hunters properties today. Audio
