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‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character
Steven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.
No charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carpark
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.
Police officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justified
The burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.
Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'
The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.
Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer
The IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
'Extremely frightening day': Police justified in shooting man who opened fire during wild chase
IPCA finds David Fononga died after being shot by police in 'extraordinary circumstances'.
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Kerry Phillips' mum wants police to apologise for 'failings' in investigation.
Police misuse of database sparks disciplinary action against Counties Manukau officers
The officer used the database 'out of curiosity', comparing it to browsing social media.
Editorial: Boy racers could be considered just another NZ outlaw gang
OPINION: Police were pelted with rocks and bottles as they tried to disperse the crowd.
Editorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goods
Mitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.
Police Conduct Authority: Use of police dog van to knock down offender 'justified'
The offender claimed it wasn’t justified because he had surrendered before being struck.
Māori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expert
A data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.
Police investigation into an alleged sexual assault at rental viewing inadequate - IPCA
New Zealand Police has since apologised in person to the man in relation to this incident.
Unjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicle
The young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.
'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'
Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.
Man denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force used
The man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.
‘He just played God’: The police medical officer whose examinations torment recruits 20 yrs on
Dr Z allegedly sexually assaulted police recruits over two decades. Two finally speak out.
Parliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagrees
An IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.
Whanganui man shot by police stable in Wellington Hospital
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is investigating.
Man shot by police after allegedly attacking police officers, dog
The man allegedly assaulted officers and a police dog.
Punched, elbowed: Police used 'unjustified and excessive' force in unlawful arrest
Independent Police Conduct Authority releases report on 2021 arrest in Rotorua.
Police officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crash
Officers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.
‘I don’t want to shoot you': Cop tells of moments before he fired fatal shots
Officer breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest in Rotorua.
Boy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on him
But the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.
'Absolute chaos', adrenaline, tunnel vision: Cop describes minutes before man shot
Inquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.
'Won’t let me sleep': Cops were 'tormenting' man later killed by police
Inquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.
Police actions in shooting and wounding armed carjacker 'justified'
One officer's shot wounded a man who had a pistol pointed at a carjacked driver's head.