New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘There is nothing left’ - vandals demolish rental after tenants evictedIt is like nothing I have seen. Everything was destroyed."24 Apr 07:05 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' learner driver sends police on wild chaseThe police have referred the young speedster to Youth Aid.24 Apr 12:33 AM
New Zealand‘Dad, please just come out’: Neighbours describe watching the Feilding standoffScene examinations are continuing at the house.23 Apr 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Lucky someone didn’t get killed': Report into Parliament protest releasedThe Independent Police Conduct Authority found police were justified in their response.19 Apr 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handlingUnder-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.19 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after allegedly assaulting store worker in TaurangaThe man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court on Monday, April 17.16 Apr 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the two-horse race for one of NZ Police’s top positionsOne - or both - of these police leaders will be the next official deputy commissioner.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s BayOne driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.01 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandPublic to be consulted before Tasers updated, police sayPolice have been debating for months what to do, facing a multi-million-dollar bill.30 Mar 08:22 PM
PoliticsPM on police portfolio going to newcomer Ginny AndersenHipkins defends selecting Andersen over O'Connor for Police portfolio.20 Mar 05:22 PM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
New Zealand‘Patently ridiculous’ gun owners are being subsidised by taxpayers - Police AssociationFirearms licensing fees have not risen in more than 20 years.18 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclists trapped in bush north of Wellington rescued by policePolice praised the men’s actions after they realised they were in trouble.18 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandHenderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampagePolice are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.18 Mar 01:37 AM
New Zealand'I have forgiven them': Father of police shooting victim blames himselfKaoss Price was killed by police last year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rise in bad behaviour': Increase of family harm reports in wake of cyclonePolice are bolstering resources as people struggle with the effects of the storm.19 Feb 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Extremely grateful': Cop injured in hit-and-run vows to return to front lineCop hit by car allegedly stolen by reality tv star breaks silence on injuries, recovery11 Jan 12:32 AM
PoliticsFlee pass: 10,000 drivers run from police after pursuit policy changeMeanwhile, there were no resulting deaths in two years since policy change.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice commissioner announces pursuit policy changesSeveral officers have reported feeling frustrated and powerless with the current laws.28 Nov 06:39 PM
Kahu'Targeting poor communities': Advocates hit out at Hipkins' police photography stanceWider police discretion to photograph youths will set back race relations, critics say.13 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe region where armed offenders squad callouts have spikedA sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLaw change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell reviewOfficers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.12 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandPrivacy watchdog orders police to stop taking photosFresh development: Deputy Privacy Commissioner says police 'need to change practices'.13 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandYouth crime spike: Unused fingerprint evidence enabling 'hundreds' of young criminalsYouth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.08 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandTenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned homeThe constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.12 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFortnight of fear: 23 drive-by shootings in Auckland in just two weeksPolice Minister Poto Williams has revealed the scale of the gang feud in Auckland.08 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeTwo men in hospital, one critical after fight in PapakuraPolice were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.14 May 07:33 PM
New Zealand'A knife I can deal with but a gun I can't stop': Former cop speaks outA West Auckland cop who just left the force reveals the reality of policing.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airportGang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemote car-stopping technology a crime 'game changer'When to chase, and when to hold back: Remote car-stopping tech could be a 'game changer'.10 May 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Systemic racism' a lazy claim, police union saysAgencies 'feast off the dysfunction that the system has created' among Māori, MP says.10 May 05:44 AM
New ZealandPolice recruit charged after mock 'pat down' of female colleaguePolice College hijinks alleged to have crossed line to criminal behaviour in 'pat down'.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShocking gun statistics as gang warfare and firearms violence erupt'These are real people, these are real families devastated.'01 May 05:00 PM
