PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOfficer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders SquadHe will have surrendered his firearm according to police protocol, and been interviewed.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuff could face $200k fine over Tom Phillips police audioPolice warn the audio release could jeopardise homicide and coronial inquiries.12 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandInside the cordon: Exclusive video shows cops seizing Tom Phillips bikes, debris near campsHerald footage shows fugitive dad's quad bike, motorbike seized by police.11 Sep 07:58 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Millimetres from death': The 'miracle' believed to have saved officer shot by Tom Phillips11 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips: Waikato District Commander and Senior Sergeant provide an update on operation CurlyWatch10 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips dead after four-year manhunt ends in police shoot-out; two children yet to be locatedWatch07 Sep 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Deadly restraint' tactics and force taught and used by police college graduates unacceptableWatch07 Sep 07:29 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Potentially lethal': Police recruits taught unapproved arrest tactic for three years07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandAustralian Police warned of newly-graduated NZ officer's alleged gang links29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic duties24 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch1000 responses to police restructure after reversal on accepting feedback This month hundreds attended a meeting to express their disapproval of the proposal.20 Aug 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer spotted using phone while driving past school childrenA Hamilton schoolboy on a bus stealthily captured footage of a police officer using his phone while driving.Watch15 Aug 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Put it down!': Shooting of armed man was 'preventable'; coroner slams police actionsCoroner Mike Robb said Shargin Stephens' death was preventable. 07 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeŌtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigationA man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beatPolice Minister Mark Mitchell was in Rotorua to announce the initiative. Video / Annabel ReidWatch03 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandOfficer claims 1700 off-duty checks of person's police files made them a 'good cop'The checks occurred for more than a year and were not done for work-related reasons. 28 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimePolice officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teenThe family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning. 26 Jun 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Disrespectful': Police boss's angry memo after 50 staff caught snooping into slain copPolice say unauthorised use of the intelligence system by staff will not be tolerated.21 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruitsThirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.19 Jun 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop cop allowed failed recruits into police collegeAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.18 Jun 03:23 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Top police officer approved lowering of recruits' fitness standardsAssistant Commissioner Jill Rogers allowed at least two failed applicants to enter police college.Watch18 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Priority from day one': Police push for body camerasThe Police Association supports cameras but worries about costs.15 Jun 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Inconsistencies and confusion': Police allowed recruits to bypass literacy and fitness testsForce examines the performance of 1022 recruits who started training after January 2024. 13 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chaseHe asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.03 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thoughtThree wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.02 May 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol carPolice are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.30 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealedPolice will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse WrightWatch27 Apr 05:00 PM
