Police
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
CHCH Police to be armed indefinitely
Christchurch frontline Police officers are to carry pistols in their holsters until they find a suspect in this week's shooting. Police bosses say officers need security but is this an overreaction… Audio
Danger means arming police where we're heading - Police Association
Police in Canterbury are on the beat today with pistols in holsters and it could spell the beginning of officers routinely carrying firearms, the Police Association President says. Audio
Police shootings: 'Criminals now are armed up'
New Zealand has a "trifecta" of drugs, gang members and firearms, so tighter gun control is needed, the Police Association president says. Audio
Man shot by police allegedly fired at officers twice before
The man who sparked a shoot-out with police in Christchurch last night was on the run after allegedly firing at officers on two previous occasions. He is in a serious but stable condition after police… Video, Audio
Police won't enter Pike River until entire drift is searched
The police have made a decision on re-entering Pike River mine as miners receive forensic training on what to do if they encounter 'critical' evidence. Video, Audio
Police attend incident in Wellington CBD
Police were called to an incident at Brooklyn Road at end of Willis Street, in central Wellington this morning.
Wellington students a step closer to joining police force
Year 13 students at three Wellington schools will get a taste of what it's like to be a police officer this year.
Police shoot at car speeding wrong way down busy road
Police are searching for the driver of a car who led them on a high-speed chase in Christchurch with a woman and children inside. Meanwhile, witnesses describe how police shot at another car during a… Video, Audio
New crime reporting tool used 3700 times since launch
A new online police tool for reporting lost property and intentional properly damage has been used more than 3700 times since its release three months ago.
Multiple people injured in Whanganui stabbing
Multiple people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Whanganui. Reporter Leigh Marama McLachlan joins us live from the scene on Wicksteed Street. Audio
Police association president eagerly awaits pursuit report
The president of the police association is eagerly awaiting a report into police pursuits after three teenagers were killed on Sunday night in after fleeing police in Christchurch. Chris Cahill says… Audio
Banning Police pursuits
Sunday's fatal crash after a Police pursuit in Christchurch has brough up the idea of banning chases altogether. It's described as a complicated issue by the head of the Police Association Chris… Audio
Stabbed dog declared fit for more police work
Both Caesar and his handler have recovered from injuries received during an alleged burglary in Northland.
Hunt for man after shooting still underway
Police are still hunting for a man after a 28-year-old was shot in the stomach in south Auckland over the weekend.
PM discusses protecting migrant workers
The government has steps to take to better protect migrant workers from exploitation, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Video, Audio
Armed officer guarding Christchurch property after death
As an investigation into a man's death continues, an armed police officer is guarding a Christchurch home.
Body found at Auckland property, police investigating
Forensic experts are investigating an unexplained death after police were called to a block of flats this morning.
Police criticised after woman left unattended in cells for hours
People should not be held in custody while waiting for bail documents, the IPCA says.
Two arrests after woman shot in Masterton
Police have arrested two people after a woman suffered serious leg wounds in a shooting.
