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Killer plans new identity
For the second time, a notorious drink-driver will be allowed to have a brand new identity in a fresh town.
Officer leaked police data to wife
A North Shore officer leaked secret information from the police computer network to his wife in a bid to help her win a custody scrap with her ex.
Heavily bleeding woman denied treatment by police, says family
A woman's family claim she was denied hospital attention while in custody at the Rotorua Police Station, despite bleeding heavily after a miscarriage.
Former officer jailed for perjury
A former police officer has been jailed for two years and four months for lying in his evidence about a road accident five years ago.
Cop perjury verdict ends family's fight for justice
A family shared hugs, smiles and tears of joy last night as their five-year fight for justice finally ended in victory.
Watson's father disappointed at review
Scott Watson's father says he was hoping for a better outcome from a review of the investigation into the controversial 1999 case.
Cops told anything goes in self defence
Cops are being told "anything goes" when it comes to protecting themselves against dangerous and violent offenders.
Detective accused of exposing himself named
An off-duty police officer has been cleared of allegations he dropped his pants and exposed himself to a mother and her young son.
Drink-drive officer had won distinctions
A decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Police pair guilty of attacking students
A victim of two off-duty policemen found guilty of a drunken assault is calling for justice after their bid for a discharge without conviction.
Police officers guilty of assaulting party-goers
Two police officers have been found guilty of assaulting a group of students in downtown Auckland after St Patrick's Day celebrations last year.
Three cops on assault counts
Three police officers are facing charges over allegations of assaults done on duty, including a case in which an alleged victim was injured so badly he lost a testicle.
'We treat our babies like dogs'
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.
Police should have abandoned fatal chase - IPCA
Paige Timothy, 16, died from her injuries after the stolen station wagon she was in crashed during a police pursuit in 2008.
Cops investigated over assault
Three police officers have been stood down for an alleged assault on a prisoner.
Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems
NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.
Second officer faces offensive behaviour charge
A second police officer has been charged with exposing himself to a woman and her son while on a night out drinking.
Judge faces vandalism charge for car damage
One of the country's most experienced district court judges is facing a criminal charge after allegedly vandalising a car with a set of keys.