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
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
