Public and internal allegations have been made against 2500 police staff in 2021.

The survey found one in four officers were threatened with a firearm last year.

Police confirm 12 arsons, shootings in conflict between Rebels and King Cobra gangs.

Minister Williams' comments yesterday divided two prominent South Auckland leaders.

Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.

Police commissioner hard pressed to explain the extent of gratuitous violence.

There are fears it will only be a matter of time before another police officer is shot.

Police mark one-year anniversary of Constable Hunt's death with a memorial plaque.

Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.

The jury was sent out to begin its deliberations about 1.40pm today.

The public gallery in the High Court at New Plymouth is packed for a second day in a row.

The Crown say the officers showed a lack of care and concern and were 'lazy' that night.

Summing up in the trial over Allen Ball's death will begin on Wednesday.

Officer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.

The officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.

Some say this is the safest response - others warn it increases chance of violence.

The proliferation of firearms and a general increase in aggression has cops worried.

The 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.

Minister blames low attrition while the association said funding was promised regardless.

A gun was pointed at two people in West Auckland

Recruits shocked to learn of a scheduled May intake after communication went silent.

Police have deferred training new cops, despite a rise in gun violence and gang activity.

Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.