New ZealandPolice officer convicted for injuring man during arrestA Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.04 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo police officers used police facilities for 'sexual activity'Investigations followed a complaint about an undisclosed sexual relationship between pair.11 Apr 08:20 AM
New Zealand1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protestsAlmost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.24 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by policeHis estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.24 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandPolice who killed previewed evidenceOfficers shown evidence in advance of being interviewed aren't treated as suspects.22 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandWere police prepared for Parliament occupation?Security experts are calling for investigations into the protests at Parliament.21 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandLicence to kill: NZ's fatal police shootingsNZ Police have fatally shot 39 people in the last 32 years.20 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.09 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandIPCA says man arrested for following police to large fight was unlawfulPolice maintain man's arrest was the right decision, despite IPCA report to the contrary.02 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandNorthland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA findsNorthland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.12 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandWellington police use of force justified, but arrest method 'unsuitable'Last year, the 14-year-old was arrested for disorderly behaviour outside a bar in Tawa.28 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandCop knelt on drunk man's head, cracked his teeth on footpathOfficer not charged and watchdog agrees with way investigation handled.02 Jun 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPolice body cams would prevent racism: Meng FoonOpinion: Exposure could be an essential tool in eliminating unconscious bias or racism.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPursuits: Why drivers flee from policeThe age group that has increased the most is those aged 25-34 years old.04 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandPolice censured for 'unjustified' force as man removed from stationReport find use of force on man walking towards exit was 'excessive and not justified'.06 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police officer to be stood down following abusive videoPolice say behaviour in video where man is verbally abused is 'completely unacceptable'.16 Mar 06:40 AM
New ZealandPolice officers cleared of 'threatening' behaviourA man claimed two members of the force tried to force a statement from him.10 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandVictim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warningWoman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.09 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandIPCA finding: Fatal police shooting of machete-wielding man justifiedThe fatal shooting of the armed man happened during alert level 4 lockdown.01 Feb 09:57 PM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
KahuAre Māori more likely to be subjected to the 'most extreme use of force by police?'Police called on to take "a preventive approach" in future.19 Jan 04:54 AM
KahuPolice watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policyThe Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.22 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police was using children as 'human shield': RescuerThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police actions were justified.16 Dec 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Volatile, dangerous, potentially suicidal': Police cleared in fatal shootingPolice waited 18 minutes to approach fatally shot man's vehicle.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandParty attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case cannedA man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.04 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPoliceman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."02 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandIPCA: Police used 'reasonable' force restraining man who lost consciousnessThe police have accepted the findings in the IPCA report.25 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandPolice censured over prisoner's death in spit hoodThe asphyxiation of a man in police custody has been ruled an accident by the IPCA.26 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandPolice officers who fired 35 shots after car chase justified - IPCA"The man used lethal force to resist police, posing a risk to the officers."19 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog rules shooting after Blenheim pursuit was self-defenceOfficer: 'We locked eyes as he ran towards me with the knife... I feared for my life.'06 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandDeath in custody: Cops in court first ever to face on-duty manslaughter chargeHawera cops the first ever to be charged with manslaughter after on duty death of civilian03 Jun 03:21 AM
New ZealandDeath in custody: Three cops charged with manslaughterCharges follow death of man, 55, in custody last year after family harm incident.02 Jun 11:05 PM
New Zealand'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robberIPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.27 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandCop right to arrest 13yo in stolen car, but punch to ribs 'went too far' - IPCAPolice were justified in arresting a teen in a stolen car but went to far with rib punch.22 Apr 11:07 PM
