Handcuffing Napier children 'unjustified', pushing one headfirst into wall 'excessive'
'We haven't recommended a criminal prosecution nor an employment process in this case.'
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Climbers missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook: Weather continues to hamper search effort
The climbers didn't arrive for their prearranged transport at 8.30am yesterday.
Editorial: Gang insignia law – most Kiwis see little change
OPINION: Police are making arrests, but their media updates have become tedious.
Boy racer crackdown: 38 infringement notices, 11 vehicles ordered off road in Southland
Police were joined by VTNZ vehicle inspectors, stopping 36 vehicles during the operation.
Critical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crash
Emergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.
Queen St shooting: Officer shot in face determined to protect public despite nearly dying
Detective Shaun Winstanley has described the feeling of being shot, lessons he's learned.
Police seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ring
Police say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.
'Can’t have police on every bus': Two assaults on Auckland bus drivers in one hour
Attacks started during Covid-19 and getting worse, says union leader.
Mongrel Mob Barbarians gathering in Nelson leads to 12 arrests and 180 infringements
Police undertook more than 2800 breath tests during the weekend.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
Man critically injured after ‘serious incident’ in Porirua
Police say the event was an 'isolated incident involving people known to each other'.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
Watch: Police incident at downtown Auckland Viaduct
Police were seen waiting for a boat to dock at Auckland's Eastern Viaduct before arresting several men when they got off early Saturday evening.
'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spree
Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.
Claire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressed
Act's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.
Scammer legs it during police arrest
British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police
Urination, vomiting and fighting: Violent behaviour sees police oppose venue's liquor licence
New owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.
Auckland motorway restricted to one lane after serious crash
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
'What is going on?': Raid in affluent Wellington suburb surprises locals
Two men were arrested after raids in Khandallah and Hataitai saw cash, cocaine seized.
Tīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accident
The three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.
Police find more than $100k of stolen farming machinery in Mangawhai
Wellsford cops looking for owner of wood chipper.
Evacuation at St Cuthbert’s College after chemical spill - teacher and students impacted
'Some of our students have been impacted by fumes,' a statement said.
Gangs hold onto 'precious patches': Two police districts yet to make mark under new rules
Northland gangs comply with new laws as patches prove 'precious' to members.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.
Gang members arrested after father shot with speargun in front of children
The victim was left in critical condition.
Person injured in machete attack at Auckland mall carpark during brawl
Two men, 22 and 32, were arrested and charged with fighting in a public place.
Review suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savings
The review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.
Police will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister says
Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.
Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
Alleged dealers selling 'significant amounts' of cocaine on social media - police
Two men were arrested as police executed a number of warrants.
Gang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia says
A kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.
Arrests connected to Nelson drive-by shooting, police say
Police executed four search warrants in the Wellington region.
Woman allegedly attacks supermarket security guard with broken bottle, assaults police
A security guard suffered a torso laceration.