New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandPolice use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himselfThe IPCA finds police misunderstood their powers and entered the man's house unlawfully.11 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Andrew Coster had to go, but he should be remembered for more than the McSkimming debacleOPINION: The McSkimming affair was grossly mishandled and Coster had to go.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversies09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Assistant Police Commissioner breaks silence after scathing police report09 Dec 02:01 AM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police Minister07 Dec 07:14 PM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'06 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Coster's recollections are wrong': Police Minister rejects new McSkimming claims06 Dec 10:03 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of wood03 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid? 03 Dec 01:35 AM
WellingtonMan armed with hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding babyThe bloodied woman managed to escape. The man was hospitalised with a brain injury. 26 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Extremely grateful': Louise Nicholas commends McSkimming complainant’s braveryNicholas says police response has been 'breath of fresh air'.13 Nov 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster doesn’t strike you as a bad person, yet a good man can do bad thingsOPINION: It took years to rebuild trust in police, and one case to destroy it.11 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCop's police database use investigated after intimate relationship with rape complainant'It made me feel quite sick,' rape complainant Alex McPhail said of the new accusations.01 Oct 04:00 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
Crime'No intentional force': Officer cleared in Whangārei retrial over assault caseThe incident left Mathew Sinclair with head injuries during an arrest.31 Aug 11:54 PM
Crime'You've got me': Policeman accused of striking man on ground with sponge-round launcherThe former tactical unit officer, who is on trial, claims it was an accident.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies in police custody in Christchurch The woman was found unresponsive in her cell just before 7am. 24 Aug 09:30 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
New Zealand‘Let us all down’: Chambers says ex-deputy’s objectionable material charges hurt police reputationPolice Cmmr addresses impact of charges against his former deputy, Jevon McSkimming.13 Aug 01:46 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes publicThe IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.29 Jun 06:43 PM
New ZealandSurvivor Alex McPhail shares identityRape complainant Alex McPhail shares identity, speaks about impact of sexual relationship with detective. Video / Dean PurcellWatch29 Jun 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandOfficer accused of fatally pushing drunk, aggressive man cleared of any wrongdoingThe man fell and hit his head while police were trying to move him on.26 Jun 01:06 AM
KahuFamily of man who died after incident with police push for officer body camerasA petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.21 Jun 06:04 PM
New Zealand'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assaultPolice: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.19 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandUnlawful property seizures by police leave woken grandmother outside, sick man to walk homeIPCA finds Wellington police unlawfully seized vehicles for unpaid fines.08 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandFormer top cop John Dewar revealed as businessman convicted of theft, deception chargesJohn Dewar was jailed in 2007 for covering up Louise Nicholas' rape allegations. 07 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven timesThe IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.07 Apr 10:59 PM
