New ZealandJail touted for cop-chase first timersThe prospect of routine imprisonment for drivers who flee from police patrols looms after 16 people died in police pursuits in 2010.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Increased police access to guns inevitableIt is inevitable that police officers' access to firearms will increase, Prime Minister John Key says.13 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandMore police should have access to handguns - BroadMore police should have access to handguns while on routine patrol, says Police Commissioner Howard Broad.13 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOfficer's bravery honouredA 10-year-old boy says he would have died without the brave actions of an off-duty police officer who pulled him from a burning wreck.14 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandBroad: NZ Police should stay unarmedPolice Commissioner Howard Broad says New Zealand should remain a routinely unarmed police force - and that is something to be proud of.14 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandJudge pressures police over car-chase deathsThe latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurglary victim: Why bother?A victim of several burglaries says he now pauses before asking the police to investigate because it takes them too long to respond.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurglary response time stuns ex-copAn ex-cop has blasted police for their response time to burglaries which, he says can leave victims waiting for long periods. 01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandStabbed cop's secret lifeDetectives are trying to piece together the secret life of a police officer who was stabbed to death in his home last weekend.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice murder accused in courtA 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer.01 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandTeen, 16, charged after officer stabbed at homeAn off-duty police officer stabbed to death in his own home appears to have known his attacker but police will not comment on whether the accused killer was a relative.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops told anything goes in self defenceCops are being told "anything goes" when it comes to protecting themselves against dangerous and violent offenders.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice forced to go on holidayPolice investigations are being stretched as bosses force their officers to take annual leave - $200m worth.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTechnology to combat car gangs 'too costly'Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins: Media to blame for fall in police respectThe Police Minister says media reporting on police conduct has caused a drop in respect for the force.28 Jul 04:57 AM
New ZealandAir gun clampdown wins applauseThe family of a man shot dead by a high-powered air rifle is welcoming a policy change that will see all those with such weapons requiring a firearms licence.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's firearm homicide rate dropsGun killings in NZ have declined the most in an international comparison - even though it has less strict licensing laws than Canada and Australia.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetective accused of exposing himself namedAn off-duty police officer has been cleared of allegations he dropped his pants and exposed himself to a mother and her young son.23 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandPolice defend Tasers after failuresPolice are defending the effectiveness of Taser stun guns after they failed to subdue armed offenders in two separate incidents in the past week.19 Jul 05:56 AM
