New ZealandTom Phillips dead after four-year manhunt ends in police shoot-out; two children yet to be locatedBREAKING: Police provide an update on Tom Phillips case following incident this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Deadly restraint' tactics and force taught and used by police college graduates unacceptable"Deadly restraint" The tactics and force taught and used by police college graduates is unacceptable. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Sep 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Potentially lethal': Police recruits taught unapproved arrest tactic for three yearsPolice bosses only became aware after the technique was used on parliamentary protesters.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAustralian Police warned of newly-graduated NZ officer's alleged gang linksThe officer is also on a performance plan after conduct issues were noticed.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 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
New ZealandMan dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stopPolice are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandPolice inquiring after person found with firearm in ŌakuraPolice received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.07 Apr 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
PoliticsFamily of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body homeThe family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZWatch10 Mar 06:57 AM
New ZealandTrio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in TakaniniPolice are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Feb 04:58 PM
