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Police justified in shooting at Queen St building site gunman, IPCA finds
Matu Reid shot and killed two of his colleagues and injured others in the 2023 shooting.

Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.

‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his home
Peter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.

Convicted murderer death in custody: Police failed in duty of care
Martin, 63, was found dead in her Gisborne cell on November 23, 2023.

Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation
Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

‘Really good man’: Filipino father identified as innocent crash victim
The victim's flatmate describes how he spoke to him only a few hours earlier.

Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit
A man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.

‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing police
The man died after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into him on a busy city street.

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Police used excessive force in arrest of boys aged 10 and 14 who fled in stolen car
Footage showed an officer punching one of the boys several times.

'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it

Vigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News Update
Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

Police admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia man
Police acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.

Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.

'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder
A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.

Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

‘The cop needs to be held accountable’: Mum of man killed by 'unjustified' police shooting
Whānau of man killed by police speak out on 'unjustified' fatal shooting.

Man who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission site
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.

IPCA say cop was 'unjustified' in shooting at fleeing driver
However, the report found the officer was justified in shooting at him twice more.

'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA finds
Police arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.