Kahu'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sightingA helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Oct 12:53 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officersPolice Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.Watch27 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandChild homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaintsThe separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.25 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandShot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.19 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandCultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'19 Sep 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold''Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'17 Sep 06:34 AM
New ZealandCommissioner on abuse claimsPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Sep 05:35 AM
New Zealand'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.'16 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuFace Off: Police have used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022The department has several million images of people in its databases.15 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusationsPM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.Watch15 Sep 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face downTwo of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.10 Sep 12:54 AM
New Zealand‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of characterSteven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.09 Sep 08:33 PM
New ZealandNo charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carparkThe pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.09 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandAlleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yoPolice have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.03 Sep 11:36 PM
Crime'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung juryTaylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.02 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeStunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.28 Aug 06:55 AM
CrimeCrown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrestThe tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.27 Aug 05:13 AM
Kahu'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out joggingFormer cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.26 Aug 10:15 PM
KahuThe apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy RāketeThe criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.21 Aug 07:27 PM
New ZealandPolice officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justifiedThe burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.12 Aug 10:56 PM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandTop cop under fire again after bullying senior officerThe IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely frightening day': Police justified in shooting man who opened fire during wild chaseIPCA finds David Fononga died after being shot by police in 'extraordinary circumstances'.05 Aug 11:37 PM
KahuMother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apologyKerry Phillips' mum wants police to apologise for 'failings' in investigation.20 Jun 06:54 PM
New ZealandPolice misuse of database sparks disciplinary action against Counties Manukau officersThe officer used the database 'out of curiosity', comparing it to browsing social media.20 Jun 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boy racers could be considered just another NZ outlaw gangOPINION: Police were pelted with rocks and bottles as they tried to disperse the crowd.04 Jun 05:05 PM
OpinionEditorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goodsMitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.20 May 05:05 PM
New ZealandPolice 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.16 May 12:21 AM
KahuMāori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expertA data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.15 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandPolice investigation into an alleged sexual assault at rental viewing inadequate - IPCANew Zealand Police has since apologised in person to the man in relation to this incident.06 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandUnjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicleThe young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.24 Apr 12:04 AM
Crime'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.14 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeMan denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force usedThe man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.12 Mar 04:39 AM