Police
Extent of police falsifying breath tests 'unfathomable', lawyer says
The number of staff involved, and the fact it occurred across the country, points to wider problems, Barbara Buckett says.
Armed police swarm central Wellington street
A cordon was set up with a dozen police officers surrounding a property.
Critical injuries after crash closes two roads in Waikato
A serious crash has closed two roads in Gordonton on Wednesday.
Person seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive at 2.04pm.
Cases of police misuse of systems probed as security ramped up
A rapid review ordered by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has resulted in improvements which have already detected some cases of inappropriate content.
'There was a helluva bang': What neighbours heard before Wellington balcony fall
Residents at a Wellington apartment complex heard a "helluva bang" before a person fell from a balcony on Sunday.
More than 30 guns seized after illegal hunting probe
Police have seized more than 30 firearms and suspended the licences of six people after an investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury.
30,000 breath tests falsified or wrong - but police say no review needed
More than 100 officers are under investigation, but police insist there was "no pressure" on staff to meet targets.
Widow fights to overturn conviction after file lost
Police have apologised to the family of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren after it was discovered they lost the original 1985 investigation file. Investigator Tim McKinnel spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Person falls from Wellington balcony, gunshots reported
Police are probing reports of a possible gunshot, after a person fell from a Brooklyn Road apartment.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in apartment
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the murder.
Missing 9-year-old boy found
Police issued an amber alert for Pahīatua boy Jimmy Church, who was last seen walking the family dog at 3pm on Friday.
Person dies after car went into river in Waikato
The crash has closed Te Pahu Road in Whatawhata.
Over 100 officers investigated for falsifying breath tests
Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Johnson says the numbers are "incredibly disappointing and concerning".
Police won't say how many staff are being investigated over internet use
Police minister Mark Mitchell says he willl be briefed on the allegations, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.
More inappropriate material found as police staff probed after McSkimming
Several police staff are under investigation after an audit of internet usage.
Outgoing police association president Chris Cahill reflects on tenure
Detective Inspector Chris Cahill served as president of the New Zealand Police Association for nine years, from 2016 to 2025. Audio
Crash at Hamilton hospital blocks Ōhaupō Road
Police say they received reports of a car crashing into Braemar Hospital's fence.
Police doubling down on recruitment drive as deadline approaches
The police are doubling down on their recruitment drive as the deadline for bolstering the front line looks set to come and go. The government pledged to have 500 more front line officers in two… Audio
