New ZealandMurder trial aborted over police mistakes to be reheardThe botch-up led to a murder trial of three men being aborted.01 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan charged over New Windsor dairy stabbing died in police custodyPolice launched an investigation into his death in custody days after the brutal attack.25 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice watchdog rules officers had good reason to shoot armed manIPCA: Police justified in shooting a man armed with a knife and crowbar in Nth Canterbury.16 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandDetainee found unconscious after misusing unlabelled medication police gave himOfficers didn't know what was in the medication bottle but gave it to him anyway.12 Oct 01:21 AM
New Zealand'And then my leg just breaks': Man who resisted arrest suffers injuryBut the IPCA has found the force used by the officers during the arrest was justified.05 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandNumber of bail breaches 'not manageable', police sayAn internal police report paints a picture of a broken bail system.03 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandFatal crash probe slammed after police case against tourist driver collapsesNew inquiry into police investigation highlights slew of failures in double-fatal crash.29 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice vetting of piano teacher labelled him a predatorPiano teacher's police file alleged he was sexually attracted to children.25 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandIPCA report: Force used to arrest 14yo 'reasonable' but police actions later deemed 'inadequate'Police were cleared of wrongdoing relating to the arrest.20 Sep 10:52 PM
New ZealandLarge police presence in central Auckland for trans rallyTwo groups are holding rallies to coincide with Eliana Rubashkyn's court hearing.20 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandExcessive force: Handcuffed woman punched in the head after biting police officerWhen woman bit him, he punched her in the head.30 Aug 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
KahuOpinion: Former police Inspector Regan Tamihere should be celebrated not condemnedThe police inquiry into Inspector Regan Tamihere has no cultural component.24 Aug 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice inspector found guilty of breaching Covid-19 border without exemptionAt the time, one source said the Auckland inspector took family members to a funeral.23 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandPolice justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA findsThe aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.17 Aug 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrestThe watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.10 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandPolice watchdog to review Posie Parker’s Let Women Speak eventThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has received 162 complaints.19 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandPolice search of teen fugitive who attempted self-harm 'deficient'But the IPCA found shooting him with a sponge round was justified.17 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashingThe rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.12 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable': Police failed in death of man who had been in custodyFurther training needed in the use of restraint chairs after death in police custody.26 Jun 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
CrimeOfficers cleared after man bitten during arrestMan stole two cars and fled police before he was found hiding in bushes.08 Jun 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Excessive': Use of police dog to bite restrained man not justified'It was not likely he was about to escape arrest' - IPCA.01 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandPolice praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars'The man then ran at the officer swinging his knife': Police praised for defending public.24 May 11:26 PM
New ZealandPolice failed to respond to allegations in-house doctor sexually assaulted recruitsAt least seven complaints were made over a 15-year period.23 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Dad, please just come out’: Neighbours describe watching the Feilding standoffScene examinations are continuing at the house.23 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandParliament protest: Behind the scenes of the 'incompetent' negotiationsThe IPCA said police negotiation efforts left them 'looking incompetent'.20 Apr 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Lucky someone didn’t get killed': Report into Parliament protest releasedThe Independent Police Conduct Authority found police were justified in their response.19 Apr 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handlingUnder-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.19 Apr 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrifying': IPCA report on violent Parliament protest released'They were itching for a fight.'19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest droppedAllen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer’s 'dangerous' arrest tactic caused death of Peter Boy TuhiThe way the officer arrested Peter Boy Tuhi caused his death, a report says.12 Apr 10:46 PM
