A "king hit" punch crime will be established and speed cameras will only be allowed in blackspots and near schools, under New Zealand First policy.

Former cop is considering suing police after he was subjected to excessive force and arrested in front of his wife and granddaughter despite not looking like the offender.

Police watchdog says a plan related to unlicensed Maori drivers wasn't discriminatory, just badly worded.

A video of the incident at a Christchurch gym this week sparked an allegation of police brutality.

A police response to an aggravated burglary in which a man died after he was Tasered, shot and beaten has been labelled "unplanned and uncoordinated".

Police failed to responsibly handle a sexual assault complaint made against a hospital security guard, an IPCA report has found.

Complaints about bad language and bullying are just some of the reasons for disciplinary actions against some Southern district police officers.

A NZ principal, due take the helm of one of the UK's most prestigious schools, will have to return home to defend allegations he assaulted his ex-wife.

A police dog handler whose animal bit a suspected criminal, who turned out to be an innocent man relieving himself in a car park, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

A police officer put a fleeing driver and members of the public at risk when he chased a fleeing driver at speeds of up to 95 km/h on the wrong side of the road.

Invercargill police used illegal and unjustified excessive force by letting a police dog bite and drag a suspected burglar for almost a minute, an IPCA probe found.

An investigation into the police response to the Roast Busters scandal will be ready within two to three months, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.

A teenager who stole a car, got involved in a police chase before smashing head-on into another car caused the accident that killed him, an independent watchdog finds.

Police investigations into the death of an Otago remand prisoner have been stepped up following the involvement of New Zealand's police watchdog in the case.

Should police investigate police? There are new demands for independent inquiries after claims of alleged police brutality.

A man whose son was shot by police doesn't want further weapons available to officers.