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
PremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic duties24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let us all down’: Chambers says ex-deputy’s objectionable material charges hurt police reputation13 Aug 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Put it down!': Shooting of armed man was 'preventable'; coroner slams police actions07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes public29 Jun 06:43 PM
New ZealandOfficer claims 1700 off-duty checks of person's police files made them a 'good cop'28 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandOfficer accused of fatally pushing drunk, aggressive man cleared of any wrongdoing26 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
New ZealandPolice made unlawful arrests and used ‘excessive’ force on men who filmed themA charge of common assault was laid against one officer, but later dropped. 03 Apr 01:20 AM
Crime‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his homePeter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.29 Mar 02:00 AM
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 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 ZealandWatchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kidsThe officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.19 Feb 10:18 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: The brutal bar attack police didn't investigateBashed but where's the justice? Police launch fresh investigation into jug attack in bar.08 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’s second-most powerful cop suspended amid criminal investigation Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was suspended before Christmas. 13 Jan 11:50 PM
New ZealandNZ's second-most powerful cop under investigation, on leave from policeThe IPCA is investigating Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.12 Dec 08:34 AM
New ZealandHandcuffing Napier children 'unjustified', pushing one headfirst into wall 'excessive''We haven't recommended a criminal prosecution nor an employment process in this case.'02 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandFatal shooting of unarmed Kaoss Price by police was not justified, says IPCAHis family have slammed advice to not lay charges over his unjustified fatal shooting.20 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Naming of the new Police CommissionerThe naming of the new Police CommissionerWatch20 Nov 01:07 AM
New Zealand'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by policeJoel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.12 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concernsJoel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.11 Nov 05:28 AM
New ZealandHundreds of NZ Police staff criminally investigated since 2021Almost 40% had been employed for more than 10 years.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton manJoel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.08 Nov 06:12 AM
