Police
Police begin to pull back on social harm callouts
A new system means police will not respond to some 111 calls.
Police testing new way of weighing up risk on 111 calls
Police have begun testing a new way of weighing up harms and risks when they take emergency 111 calls, that will see fewer officer responses to social harm calls. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Gang search clause a step too far
The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with law makers. Audio
Young child killed in fatal Māngere house fire
A police spokesperson said a scene examination was taking place at the house on Sunday.
One killed in West Coast two-vehicle crash
The driver of one of the cars died at the scene, and the other was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
Death at illegal street racing events 'only a matter of time'
An "evil" criminal element combined with the social media "sensationalism factor" are contributing to increasing violence, police say.
Police to deploy 500 extra officers
Police have detailed where the planned 500 extra police officers will be deployed, including 160 for Community Beat Teams and 77 to focus on gangs. Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Revealed: Police accessed second facial recognition tool
Police say staff connected to Facecheck.ID 274 times simply to look into the tool, rather than use it. Audio
Police access controversial online facial recognition website
Police staff have had unauthorised access to a controversial online facial recognition website described by its critics as "stalkerware by design". Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Explainer: What is a gang patch and what will happen when they are banned?
Police say gang patches are a license to print money. But what counts as gang insignia, and what will police be able to about them under the new law?
Watch: Police allege Comancheros were funding 'military-style' training for members
A total 137 charges have been laid against the gang's members and associates after a three-year probe.
Woman found dead in a burning car identified by police
She was 35-year-old Jasmaine Corin Reihana of Paihia.
Police investigating 31 dogs taken from Northland property
The dog owner's family said the animals were stolen while they were in Auckland getting cancer treatment. Audio
Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him - coroner
Coroner Michael Robb says it was "abundantly clear" the officer made a decision as he was running toward Shargin Stephens that he was going to shoot him if he did not drop his weapon.
Police use gang conflict warrant to arrest five in Wairoa
The gang members were charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and drugs.
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
'Auckland is turning a corner' - Luxon on drop in assaults
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.
Three injured in Wellington collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.
