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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successesOPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Not good enough’: Police slammed for non-emergency call delaysThe average wait time is now six minutes and 36 seconds.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false reportThe officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.21 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Significant life safety risk': Staff backlash over use of quake-prone Police College buildingsWorried staff say their lives are being gambled with for the sake of 'productivity'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming’s farewellThe funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn FlemingWatch15 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandLA still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News UpdateLos Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.Watch11 Jan 07:27 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandPolice hit by 'out of control vehicle' near WhangāreiEarly indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden JamesonWatch04 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandVigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News UpdateHundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.Watch03 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandAwash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearmsThe deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ police officers killed in the line of dutySenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.02 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for ‘incredible police officer’ killed in Nelson car ramming, vigil planned'This cuts deep and makes me feel numb and angry,' says colleague Constable Jamie White. 01 Jan 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murderA police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.13 Dec 08:33 PM
CrimeAuckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across cityPolice arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Dec 04:33 AM
KahuRevolutionising policing: World-first research partnership unveiled'innerBoy' app helps men heal from trauma, with $193.2m economic impact since launch.04 Dec 04:02 PM
PoliticsFormer top cop ready to shake-up spending on social servicesAndrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.27 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandLuxon claims to have curbed gang membership under his leadershipBut is the Government playing 'fast and loose' with the numbers?25 Nov 05:57 PM
