Police
Police officer faces no charges after beating children with a belt
The response has been labelled "grossly inadequate" by the police watchdog.
Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Audio
Possible sighting of Tom Phillips and kids was not them - police
The sighting was reported over the weekend to police, who have now confirmed it was not the group.
Police investigating a series of overnight smash-and-grab raids in Christchurch
Seven businesses on New Regent Street were broken into, as well as one on Racecourse Road.
Workers confused over withdrawal of support for mental health callouts: Union
Unions say public health workers are confused about the police's phased withdrawal of support for mental health callouts. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Police roll-out of mental health changes: 'There's a great deal of confusion'
Unions say public health workers are confused about the police's phased withdrawal of support for mental health related requests - a year-long programme of changes that is in its fourth month of…
Stats NZ boss steps down after Manurewa Marae inquiry
The head of StatsNZ is falling on his sword, after a long-awaited inquiry found the agency failed to put adequate safeguards in place to ensure Census information collected at Manurewa marae was not… Audio
Law change needed for policing protests - IPCA
Police failed to protect people from protesters at a high-profile rally and made unlawful arrests at another, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.
Road workers stop drunk driver with baby in car
Members of a road working crew saw a woman driving her car the wrong way through road works on State Highway 29.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Calls for new laws to control how public protests are policed
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how public protests are policed. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker discuss Destiny Church's weekend of fighting at pride events across Auckland. We get an update on the school lunch… Audio
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
Mother hopeful after murder case reopened
The mother of a man who was murdered 27 years ago says she is still hopeful investigators can find out more about what happened to him.
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.
Arrest made after string of burglaries at Canterbury churches
A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries from churches in which historical items were taken.
Man accused of murdering police officer Lyn Fleming enters no plea
Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.
Police vs promoters: Inside a growing summer festival 'crisis'
Police blame alcohol and violence on a widespread crackdown. But organisers say that's "misinformation".
Manhunt in Palmerston North after firearm aimed at police
A manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene. Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
