Editorial: Abuse in Care - Govt apology to victims has got to be more than just lip service
State abuse systems need a lot more than just lip service.
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Almost 40% had been employed for more than 10 years.
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Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
Investigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.
One dead after boating incident in Manukau Harbour
Emergency services are responding to a water incident in Huia after a boat capsize. Video / NZ Herald
Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sighting
A helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: What do we want from our next top cop?
OPINION: The next police commissioner will need to be seen as being ‘tough on crime’.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Crims the only ones not celebrating Coster's exit
OPINION: It was Coster who raised questions about his own political independence.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Richard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangs
OPINION: Prison is the gangs' recruitment centre. Govts start the recruitment process.
Commissioner on abuse claims
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark Mitchell
Face Off: Police have used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022
The department has several million images of people in its databases.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Police Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminals
Mark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.
'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face down
Two of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.
No charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carpark
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops
Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
Police officers facing increasing levels of violence, gang interactions highlighted
In 98% of events involving police use of a firearm, the firearm was not fired.
Police officer who assaulted two teens wins discharge without conviction
Judge orders constable to pay each victim $1000.
'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury
Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.
'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out jogging
Former cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.
The apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy Rākete
The criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.