WellingtonCop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirementAn independent King’s Counsel has been appointed to carry out the probe.14 Nov 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the top cop’s speeding slip caps a rough week for policePolice Commissioner Richard Chambers admitted to speeding and called it the "dumbest thing" he's done. Video /RNZWatch13 Nov 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticketRichard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.13 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants and Seymour blames strikesNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants, Seymour blames strikes for poor attendance, and website and app design could be driving overspendingWatch13 Nov 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: McSkimming scandal – how 'groupthink' evolved in the NZ PoliceOPINION: When loyalty trumps integrity, very bad things can happen.13 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandWhy disgraced ex-police leader still gets a hefty pension The 52-year-old was earning about $500k as deputy police commissioner.12 Nov 07:01 PM
WellingtonMcSkimming & police’s ‘serious misconduct’: Who in the halls of power knew what - and whenIPCA found 'significant failings' in senior officers' handling of complaints about top cop12 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMPs back cross-party action after IPCA exposes police investigation failuresPolice Minister pledges new oversight after Jevon McSkimming findings. Video / Parliament TVWatch12 Nov 02:13 AM
PoliticsWatch - Police Minister explains why he didn't see McSkimming emailsHe says usual protocols were circumvented. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Nov 01:29 AM
Politics'Frustrated and disappointed': IPCA report prompts cross-party call for police reformsThe IPCA found senior officers mishandled complaints about Jevon McSkimming.12 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan'Generational cover-up of serious misconduct': Coster on borrowed time as public sector CEO OPINION: Coster's career at the top of the public service doesn't have long.12 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Absolute disgrace' – Police Commissioner scathing of Andrew Coster’s secrecy on McSkimmingRichard Chambers says he was told of the scandal just two days before taking office.11 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ risks following a dangerous path on euthanasia and taking 'choice' too farOPINION: A new euthanasia bill could expand eligibility far beyond the terminally ill.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I would be ashamed of myself’Judith Collins and Richard Chambers answer media questions after former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was placed on leave following a damning report.Watch11 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandPolice bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails insteadSuppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.11 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandViolent incident involving 30 senior students at NZ's oldest school prompted closure of hostels'The supervising staff and wider student body did not prevent the incident' - ERO11 Nov 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for help one year after man disappears on walking trackThe 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.10 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandMark Mitchell on police trust, protests, and protecting minoritiesMinister for Police, Corrections, Emergency Management and Recovery, Ethnic Communities, and Sports and Recreation joins us to explain how he juggles so many hats.Watch10 Nov 03:40 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
WellingtonLuxon ‘would not take no for an answer’ in gifting child’s bike to policeThe PM's donation was one of 165 gifts given to police in the last year.09 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeGovernment unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crimeThe bold new Government strike against the syndicates flooding the country with methamphetamine. Video / NZ Herald / Sylvie WhinrayWatch09 Nov 02:35 AM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandEmergency at Kohimarama beach after man pulled from waterSunbathers formed a privacy screen around the scene using beach towels and sarongs as emergency responders work to revive a patient. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandFatal crash with school bus injures over 30 in RotoruaOne person is dead following a major crash between a bus carrying school children and a car in Rotorua. Hato Hone St John sent 10 vehicles to attend the incident. Video / HNowWatch06 Nov 08:15 PM
Wellington'Just kept escalating': Ex-top cop admits child exploitation, bestiality image offendingFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has entered guilty pleas.06 Nov 02:23 AM
WellingtonCommunity centre 'gutted' by blaze just 500m from closed-down fire stationLocals used garden hoses as flames tore through the Alicetown centre.06 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes Fireworks fight and couch burning on Dunedin's Castle StThree arrests were made on the notorious party street last night as fireworks were shot at police.Watch05 Nov 11:25 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels openEducation officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.05 Nov 08:10 PM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
WellingtonArmed police reopen Wellington street after apartment searchedA witness said she saw two people being taken away in handcuffs.04 Nov 11:11 PM
OpinionUse of police radio from Tom Phillips' shooting broke the law – Police Commissioner Richard ChambersOPINION: Stuff published a recording of police radio from the night Phillips died.04 Nov 04:00 PM