Police
Fifteen arrested at Whakatāne tangi procession
Police have arrested 15 people over a variety of charges at a Whakatāne tangi procession today.
Man at illegal campsite in national park inadvertently provides police with ID picture
Authorities would still be in the dark about who is behind the illegal camping and clearing of native trees in Egmont National Park if not for the man inadvertently filming himself.
Police appeal for sightings of man missing for a month
Brett Jason McKenzie was reported missing on 16 November and could be in the Christchurch or Nelson/Tasman area, say police.
Homicide investigation opened after one dead, one critically injured in Lower Hutt
One person is dead and one is critically injured after a serious incident in Lower Hutt overnight.
Three appear in court after aggravated burglary, robbery in Remuera
Three men are due in the Auckland District Court today on charges of aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery after a burglary in Remuera.
IPCA finds 6 cases of excessive force during Parliament occupation
In one instance, the police watchdog found an officer punched an elderly man twice in the head in defence of a colleague. Audio
Six cases of excessive police force at parliament occupation
The police watchdog has found officers used excessive force in six incidents during last year's protest and occupation of Parliament's grounds.
In a report just released, the Independent Police… Audio
Police hide assessment of system for reporting security threats
Police have blanked out virtually the entire contents of an assessment of a new public reporting system for security threats.
Officer's use of 'low level' force, arrest of woman who claimed she was choked justified - IPCA
The police watchdog has cleared an officer of any wrongdoing after a woman claimed he choked and unfairly arrested her.
Counter terrorism expert addresses coronial inquest into Christchurch terror attack deaths
An international counter terrorism expert believes an attack at Christchurch's Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019 could have been avoided if police knew about the warning passed on by a parliamentary… Audio
Illegal street racer gathering publicised as 'Hamilton invasion' on social media
An illegal street racer gathering in Waikato was publicised on social media as a "Hamilton invasion" and attracted hundreds of people from outside of the region, police say. Audio
Drunk drivers caught during day raise fears ahead of holiday traffic
Bay of Plenty police are warning drivers not to get behind the wheel drunk, after a rise in the number of impaired motorists being caught.
Truck driver dies after crash in Auckland
A person has died in hospital after being involved in a crash in the Auckland suburb of Epsom overnight.
'More rubber than road' after days of burnouts leave squiggly black mess
"It's the worst I've ever seen it, but it's often bad," an Upper Hutt resident says about roads in his neighbourhood.
Police Commissioner responds after letter from Minister
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he is committed to meeting the new government's expectations for a crackdown on gangs. Audio
Police minister sets expectations for commissioner around law & order
The police commisioner has been put is on notice, with the government outlining its expectations around law and order. In a letter to Andrew Coster the new police minister Mark Mitchell says the force… Video, Audio
Police Association on government's "back to basics" plan
The Police union says the new Minister's expectations are very clear, but it's less clear how they can be achieved, while having to make cost savings.Mark Mitchell met with Police Commissioner Andrew… Audio
'I wanted to have full confidence in the Police Commissioner' - Mark Mitchell
Mitchell has finally declared his full confidence in Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, after repeatedly dodging the question. Audio
Mark Mitchell outlines expectations for direction of police
The new Police Minister, Mark Mitchell, says he's confident Commissioner Andrew Coster will implement the new Government's policing expectations.
The pair met on Thursday, for the first time since… Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell sets out expectations of commissioner
Mitchell has set his expectations of police commissioner Andrew Coster, laying out the government's direction and priorities. Mitchell has repeatedly refused to declare his confidence in Coster.
