Police
Northland man charged over death of off-duty police officer
Gail Shepherd was the sole charge constable at Kohukohu for several years.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 13: Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the coalition
Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and… Video, Audio
Police seize 'plethora of firearms' in Gisborne
Two men have been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives.
'Wasn't the outcome we were hoping for': Mum's post about missing daughter
Breanna Muriwai's mother says the family has "had news of our beloved girl" but police say there are no updates in the two-year-old case.
Police project to update 'vitally needed' technology on hold
Police have had to delay introducing vital new technology for handling evidence due to lack of money. Audio
Police forced to postpone rollout of new technology
Police have been forced to postpone the rollout of vital new technology for handling photos and videos of the public because of budget constraints. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police name woman who died at Palmerston North property
The 23-year-old was found critically injured at a house in Palmerston North in the early morning on Thursday.
'Dangerous': Driver nearly 10 times over alcohol limit
The 45-year-old man - who has been charged with dangerous driving and excess breath alcohol - was found after a single-car crash in Cromwell.
Roslyn homicide: Man charged with murder
Aaliyah Wilson was found critically injured at a Palmerston North property early on 18 July.
Police seek people who set off flare in Nelson
Witnesses described seeing a small dinghy in the area with two people on board on Sunday night.
Fears grow for 12-year-old girl missing for 10 days
Police are appealing for any information about the whereabouts of a 12-year-old girl, who has been missing for 10 days.
Police miss deadline to delete unlawfully gathered photos of young Māori
They have so many photos scattered about so widely, police need a new plan to deal with them.
Doubts over govt's police promise as numbers keep falling
A recruiting pause and officers heading to Australia have seen a big decline in constabulary staffing.
Person killed in Tasman car crash
Emergency services were called just before 1am to the intersection of Selwyn Street and Abel Tasman Drive in Pōhara.
New police teams patrolling central Christchurch
New police teams are patrolling central Christchurch, shopping malls and transport hubs to try to improve safety and prevent retail crime. It's part of the government's country-wide roll-out of… Audio
Watch: Police launch community beat teams in Christchurch
Ten new officers are already on the ground, with plans for that to grow to 18.
Multiple court challenges against police use of number plate identification
The police use of cameras that identify car number plates to support criminal cases is being challenged in four different court cases. Audio
Court challenges kick off against ANPR cameras
Several court challenges are kicking off against the police using cameras that identify car number plates in criminal cases. There are thousands such automated number plate recognition cameras - or… Audio
Police trying new approaches to get more cops
Changes include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.
Men force way into home, point gun at residents in Auckland burglary
Residents in a nearby West Auckland suburb this afternoon reported armed police surrounding a house.
