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
New ZealandSupport for police carrying gunsA narrow majority of people now favour the police carrying guns at all times.16 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police cars routinely carry armsHundreds of police cars carry gun safes, and central Auckland officers draw weapons from their vehicles nearly twice a week.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandShot police upbeat despite woundsVeteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive officer had won distinctionsA decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree cops on assault countsThree police officers are facing charges over allegations of assaults done on duty, including a case in which an alleged victim was injured so badly he lost a testicle.29 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice staff rack up huge billsPolice racked up more than $2.5m of charges on business credit cards last year, including stays at luxury hotels, restaurant dinners and taxi rides.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officers warned against corruptionThe country's 8654 sworn police officers have been warned to beware of becoming corrupted with the growth of organised criminal gangs.09 Apr 02:09 AM
New ZealandMan tasered after 'bloody' armed brawlKnives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.28 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandUN 'out of touch' on tasersThe Police Association says the United Nations Human Rights Committee is out of touch, after it criticised police adoption of Tasers.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandArrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'Three teenage boys were arrested last night in relation to a pack attack which left two police officers seriously injured.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice in abuse of power rowA senior police officer has been accused of abusing their position after a friend complained about being delayed at a compulsory breath test.13 Mar 03:00 PM
