New ZealandPolice warn of 'major repercussions' as unvaxxed officers face being stood downHundreds of officers get set to lose their jobs over vaccine mandate.15 Dec 06:28 AM
New ZealandTragedy narrowly averted: Police pull M4 rifle on 13yo with toy gunIt's part of the annual use of force report that shows a marked increase in incidents.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsIwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis saysIwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.07 Dec 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGarden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour: Police border patrols put Aucklanders' 'lives at risk'Act leader highlights muggings and bashings as symptoms of police resourcing issue.26 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandWorkplace vaccination mandates to include Police and Defence ForceThe NZ Police Association is backing the move.25 Nov 10:06 PM
OpinionJohn WeekesIn style and substance, police make clear break with pastTwo years, two major police announcements - and the two could hardly be more different.22 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandNew Lynn Mall terror attack: Victims all now stable in Auckland HospitalThe scene examination has been completed but police will do regular patrols.06 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandPolice issue more than 650 lockdown infringement notices; 5000 calls reporting breachesPolice Commissioner speaks to select committee on the Delta lockdown so far.25 Aug 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Opposite policing to US': Majority officers want to be routinely armedNZ is one of just 19 countries around the world in which police aren't routinely armed.10 Aug 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Debate over arming police misses the problemOPINION: Getting to the root of violence must come first.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang tensions: Police investigate shooting of two Head HuntersGang members taken to hospital, innocent woman caught in crossfire of separate gang war.06 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice conduct: More than 2000 incidents reported this yearPublic and internal allegations have been made against 2500 police staff in 2021.05 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandSupport among police for carrying arms at highest level in decade, survey showsThe survey found one in four officers were threatened with a firearm last year.04 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandGang war: Police urge gang leaders to hold peace talksPolice confirm 12 arsons, shootings in conflict between Rebels and King Cobra gangs.28 Jul 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrive-by shootings, Molotov cocktails: Inside the Rebels, King Cobra warPolice have linked at least 15 fires and shootings in gang feud over contested territory.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police debate reignites: Has the time come for our cops to carry guns?Minister Williams' comments yesterday divided two prominent South Auckland leaders.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMinister won't back down on her position not to arm police officersPoto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.21 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandAttacks on officers unprecedented, says police bossPolice commissioner hard pressed to explain the extent of gratuitous violence.19 Jul 06:42 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after cop shot, police car stolen in HamiltonDuring a routine traffic stop, a passenger allegedly fired a shotgun at a police officer.09 Jul 05:59 PM
New ZealandCop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrestPolice officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.05 Jul 06:31 AM
New Zealand'I actually lie to my family now': Police officer who was shot at doesn't want family to worryThere are fears it will only be a matter of time before another police officer is shot.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstable Matthew Hunt remembered: Memorial plaque unveiledPolice mark one-year anniversary of Constable Hunt's death with a memorial plaque.18 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandInvestigations into police use of force increase in one major city by 300% since 2016Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.15 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Jury begins manslaughter deliberationsThe jury was sent out to begin its deliberations about 1.40pm today.03 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: 'Systemic failures' result of inadequate training, lawyer saysThe public gallery in the High Court at New Plymouth is packed for a second day in a row.02 Jun 08:36 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Cops had two hours to save victim's life, Crown saysThe Crown say the officers showed a lack of care and concern and were 'lazy' that night.01 Jun 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPolice body cams would prevent racism: Meng FoonOpinion: Exposure could be an essential tool in eliminating unconscious bias or racism.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Accused, witnesses won't be calledSumming up in the trial over Allen Ball's death will begin on Wednesday.31 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to juryOfficer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.20 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury toldThe jury was shown more CCTV footage today.19 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice officers' manslaughter trial: Jury shown CCTV footage of arrestFootage shows how arrested man was treated before he died at a police station.19 May 12:11 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailedThe officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.18 May 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the pay freeze debate: Who has snookered who?The unions claimed a 'backdown' - but has the Government really backed down?14 May 05:00 PM