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Commissioner on abuse claims

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark Mitchell

'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes

'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

Face Off: Police have used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022

The department has several million images of people in its databases.

PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations

PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.

'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face down

Two of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.

‘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.

Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo

Police have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.

'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury

Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.

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.