Police
Smith news conference Part 1
Police say sponsors who helped international fugitive Phillip John Smith could face charges. A news conference has just been held in Wellington. Audio
Attempting to procure murder charge against ACDC drummer dropped
The charge against rock band AC/DC's drummer of attempting to procure murder has been dropped, a day after Phil Rudd's appearance in a Tauranga court sparked headlines worldwide. Audio
Opposition shocked by targets of new police fees
Opposition parties say they're shocked to learn that new fees police will soon be charging for police checks, will apply to teachers and social workers. Audio
Lawyers say meth seized by police needs greater security
The Criminal Bar Association is calling for tighter security of drugs evidence. Audio
Police on their handling of drug evidence
The surprise guilty plea today for drug dealing by a top policeman has raised questions about how officers handle evidence. Audio
Officers actions against protest group justified
An independent investigation has cleared the police of using excessive force in breaking up a student demonstration in central Auckland two years ago. Audio
Police officer who stole drugs likely to face prison
A top officer who stole and sold P from the Whangarei police station faces prison time after abruptly pleading guilty today. Audio
Confidence in police handling of sexual abuse cases dented
Susie Ferguson speaks with Victoria University criminologist Jan Jordan. Audio
$50,000 reward for solving Dunedin cold case
The police have put up a reward of 50-thousand dollars to try to close the case of a Dunedin woman missing for 12 years. Audio
Police Commissioner rejects calls for armed officers
The Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, is rejecting calls by his officers for the right to routinely carry guns. Audio
Police union calls for arming of police full time
The Police Association says events such as those in Ottawa yesterday give further weight to its call for all sworn police officers to be armed full time. Audio
IPCA says police officer's use of dog in arrest was unlawful
Two police officers, worried about a dog handler's excessive use of force triggered an investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Audio
Officer awarded for heroic rescue in Tauranga Harbour
A police officer who rescued a drowning man after a three car collision on a Tauranga bridge has received the Police Association's Bravery Award. Audio
Police officer's wife who took drug money avoids jail
Diane Pakau will juggle being a mother to her five children and doing 140 hours community work while her husband serves a lengthy jail term for crimes committed while he was a police officer. Audio
Provinces feeling the pinch from funding freeze
The Police Association says the provinces are feeling the pinch from a frozen police budget. Audio
A police officer admits dealing in P, and taking a bribe
A police officer who dealt in P, took a bribe and illegally used the force's computer database has admitted his crimes. Audio
Motueka residents complain at a lack of police presence
Residents in Motueka say there aren't enough police officers in the town and they're worried about people taking the law into their own hands. Audio
Minister of Police reacts to call for arming Police
And listening to that is the Minister of Police, Michael Woodhouse. Audio
Police Association calls for cops to be armed
The Police Association is again calling for New Zealand officers to be armed after a shooting incident at Waitakere Hospital at the weekend. Audio
Police officers being investigated for giving false evidence
At least five police officers including a Canterbury area commander are being investigated for presenting false evidence in court two years ago. Audio
