CrimeMan denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force usedThe man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.12 Mar 04:39 AM
New ZealandFocus: Mark Mitchell on Ginny Andersens commentsMark Mitchell comments on Ginny Andersens statement that he was ‘paid to kill people’. Video / Adam PearseWatch21 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Significant health hazards’ may force police stations to be closed nationwideAt one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.18 Feb 09:50 PM
Kahu'Everybody bailed out, except the guy holding Craig’s hand': Police officer nominated for bravery awardPolice who comforted critically injured fireman and a pensioner nominated for awards.17 Feb 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘He just played God’: The police medical officer whose examinations torment recruits 20 yrs onDr Z allegedly sexually assaulted police recruits over two decades. Two finally speak out.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLong serving police officer calls time at WaitangiRetiring police officer Wally Haumaha's final duty will be at Waitangi.29 Jan 05:59 PM
New Zealand'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape chargesHer medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body camsOPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.10 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Bully with a badge': Ex-cop sentenced over death of young black man that led to law changeOf the three Colorado officers charged in McClain’s death, Randy Roedema was found guilty.06 Jan 05:00 AM
KahuNew Māori cop wants to help whānau who have mental health issuesChanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.28 Dec 08:38 PM
New Zealand'He's the man that's there': Police union boss coy on Coster's suitabilityChris Cahill was asked if Andrew Coster is still 'the man for the job'.06 Dec 08:05 PM
KahuCommissioner holds office at pleasure of Governor-GeneralPolice Minister Mark Mitchell can't sack Commissioner Coster - even he he wanted to.30 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandThe rescue a police officer thought he wouldn't be thanked for: ‘I had to go in after him’The waters were raging and so was the man Willie Tran was rescuing.27 Nov 12:55 AM
WorldCop convicted in George Floyd's killing stabbed in prisonFormer policeman has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal jail in Arizona.25 Nov 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reasonTony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.06 Nov 11:21 PM
KahuBanning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayorDavid Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.02 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuRetired cop Pieri Munro returns to force in top Māori police roleFormer superintendent back in blue as deputy chief executive for iwi and communities.24 Oct 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: We need a total rethink of how we tackle crime post-electionOPINION: Nothing I heard during the election filled me with confidence.15 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandPolice are using AI to catch criminals - but the law needs to catch up tooANALYSIS: Kiwis only have a limited view of the AI programs being used by the police.14 Oct 02:59 AM
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
PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
VideoWheelie biker intercepted by cops on Auckland motorwayA motorist has shared the moment police caught up to a young biker on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 09:11 PM
CrimePolice bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stopTwo police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.08 Oct 07:56 PM
Politics'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claimsMan trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.05 Oct 04:04 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.04 Oct 06:44 PM
New Zealand'I have nothing left': Police officer died after battling personal troubles, drink-driving crashThe death was a suicide, but the question of what led to the tragedy is more complex.03 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuDeputy chief appointment set to lift the cultural capability of FenzPiki Thomas is leading the Fenz approach to kaupapa Māori issues.24 Sep 08:39 PM
WorldWatch: US school band director tasered after refusing to stop musicHis attorney said it was an 'alarming abuse of power' and should've been 'de-escalated.'20 Sep 02:17 AM
WorldWatch: US police struggle to capture lemur on the looseBodycam video shows the two officers’ attempts to nab the speedy little primate.14 Sep 11:13 PM
KahuCop who retired 13 years ago returns as Deputy Police CommissionerPieri Munro left police in 2010 but is back in 2023 to a high profile role.11 Sep 08:42 PM
KahuLeo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damageAuckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.06 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Police discretion, drug use prosecutions, and which way the punitive pendulum is swingingPolice charges for drug use fell after a 2019 law change, but has since somewhat reverted03 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuChildren wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - TapsellThe council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.29 Aug 06:51 PM
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