Police
Annapolis shooting at newspaper office - latest
There are now reports of fatalities and multiple injuries at the scene of a shooting in the offices of a local newspaper in the US state of Maryland. Police and emergency services have swarmed around… Audio
Telling women to 'stay safe'
Many have been outraged by the advice police gave to women to "stay safe" in the wake of the rape and murder of a woman in Melbourne. Audio
A win for media and the public which came at a cost
The police apology to Nicky Hager has helped clarify - at last - important principles of journalistic privilege and protection for sources. But it’s the third time in recent years that state agencies… Audio
A win for media and the public which came at a cost
The police apology to Nicky Hager has helped clarify - at last - important principles of journalistic privilege and protection for sources. But it’s the third time in recent years that state agencies…
AudioPolice Minister defends extra police target
The Police Minister is adamant having an extra 1800 police on the streets will not lead to an increase in the prison muster.
'Police need to be adults' on police chases - Deborah Manning
A lawyer who's advised families of people killed in police pursuits says the police should accept their policy needs to change. Yesterday national road policing manager Superintendent Steve Greally… Audio
Nothing 'unconscious' about racial profiling
Recently a high profile diplomat experienced what she describes as racial profiling in her local supermarket and there are still concerns about African youth being targeted by police in this country… Audio, Gallery
Nothing 'unconscious' about racial profiling
Recently a high profile diplomat experienced what she describes as racial profiling in her local supermarket and there are still concerns about African youth being targeted by police in this country…
AudioNew police app helps officers investigate family violence
Officers started using the app today, which lets them record video interviews on the spot and log details of what happened and why. Video, Audio
Law Society denying former cop entry to the bar
Former police officer Ethan James Brown has completed his law degree and wants to be admitted to the bar, but the Law Society isn't letting him in. The case was heard today at the High Court in… Video, Audio
Clarke Gayford never been subject of police inquiry
The National leader Simon Bridges has denied any responsibility for the smear campaign against the Prime Minister's partner. Video, Audio
Police union calls for tighter firearms monitoring
The head of the police union is calling for more frequent checks on licence holders and for all firearms to be registered to combat the rising trend of firearm theft in New Zealand.
Jerrim Toms police shooting
Twenty-nine year-old Jerrim Toms was shot dead by police after they were called on the recommendation of mental health services. Criminal barrister Anne Stevens discusses whether new protocols need to… Audio
Spit attack 'out of the blue' say police
Two Dunedin police officers required medical treatment after being spat at by a Hepatitis C positive offender.
The cop with the teen boyfriend
The former police inspector who has left the force over her relationship with a young man who is now 18, but 17 and at school when they met. Audio
Regicide: the story of Chris Lewis
In 1981 Dunedin teenager Chris Lewis tried to shoot Queen Elizabeth. Then, at least according to some, authorities tried to cover it up. In this collaboration with Stuff.co.nz journalist Hamish… Audio
Drug raids across Bay of Plenty and East Coast
More than two dozen people have been arrested and drugs, guns and cash have been seized after the police carried out raids against the Mongrel Mob across the Bay of Plenty.
Bogus traffic checkpoint raises privacy, police training concerns
A traffic checkpoint that was used to target euthanasia supporters has been criticised by the privacy commissioner, and a lawyer says it points to insufficient training.
Spike in female offending partly due to social media - police commissioner
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says young women are increasingly committing crimes and he thinks the attraction of social media notoriety could be fuelling that offending. Audio
Coromandel local fuming after police pollute beach
Police are apologising after a cannabis spraying operation in the Coromandel went slightly awry. A helicopter was targeting parts of Kennedy Bay on Monday but when it landed on the beach, locals… Audio
