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People's Party calls for more police

The People's Party says Aucklanders want crime sorted - no matter the cost.

NZ police dog attacks the wrong man

A police dog latched on to the leg of a man involved in a Dunedin arrest but the patrolling pooch ended up sending one of the boys in blue to hospital.

Key reveals crime concerns

John Key says he understands concerns about law and order - saying as a parent he worries about his daughter getting hassled or even raped.

Scrap speed cameras - Winston Peters

A "king hit" punch crime will be established and speed cameras will only be allowed in blackspots and near schools, under New Zealand First policy.

Soper: Bidding on police numbers opens

COMMENT: Crime stats have grown with our population, while police budgets have been cut. The pre-election promises of more boots on the ground has begun.

Labour: We'll fund 1000 extra police

Labour has pledged to put 1000 extra police officers on the beat in its first term to reverse a "surge" in crime.

Collins: Crime not caused by poverty

Police Minister Judith Collins says it is "utter rubbish" to suggest crime is caused by poverty.

Greg O'Connor: A life on the front line

After working undercover in the drug and gang scene, retiring Police Assoc boss says he relied on rugby, possum trapping and the West Coast to sort out his head.

Head Hunters warning from Police Assoc

Dozens of potential Head Hunters recruits are turning up in Auckland each month for training, the head of the Police Association has warned.

Crash victim named

A man who died after his car crashed into a stream in Taranaki this morning has been identified.

No charges over fatal Mongrel Mob crash

No charges will be laid in relation to a crash late last year in which three Mongrel Mob members died when their car crashed into the Mohaka River.

Judith Collins backs firearms inquiry

Minister says New Zealanders want to know how gangs and violent offenders are getting hold of firearms.

Tougher gun laws to target gangs

Measures including greater police search powers are being considered to try and get illegal weapons out of the hands of gangs.

Police systems costs spiral

Another overhaul of a payroll system by a government agency has hit trouble with the launch date of a new system for police pushed out.

Cop's shooting trial sparks inquiry

Evidence given at a trial where a former armed offenders squad member was acquitted for accidentally shooting a restrained man has sparked an internal investigation.

Number of police crashes revealed

Official documents have revealed how many police were involved in crashes in the past year.

Police Association president to stand down

Greg O'Connor will stand down from the top position, saying returning to a "beat cop" again is an option when his term expires next year.

55,000 guns imported each year

More than 500,000 firearms, worth $242 million, have been legally imported into New Zealand over the past decade, newly obtained figures have revealed.