Mike Bush
Police Commissioner stands by public apology on Hutton eulogy
The new Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, says his public apology to Arthur Allan Thomas is enough and he won't be putting it in writing to the Thomas family. Audio
Police commissioner dodges questions on first day
The new Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, is not revealing details on how he plans to deal with recent controversial police operations. Audio
Crime drops to a thirty year low
Crime is at the lowest level for nearly thirty years but there has been a significant rise in sexual offending. Audio
Deputy police commssioner on undercover operation
Police are promising to reassess how they conduct undercover operations after a harshly critical judgment in the High Court in Nelson involving the Red Devils gang. Audio
Police say officers don't need guns on hips
The shooting in Auckland has once again brought calls from the Police Association for for front line officers to wear guns on hips. Audio
Crime down to its lowest level in 15 years.
Reported crime is at a 15 year low and police say for the first time in ten years domestic violence has levelled off. Audio
New Deputy Police Commissioner announced
A new Deputy Police Commissioner has been appointed to work alongside the new Commissioner, Peter Marshall. Audio
Busy weekend for Counties Manukau Police
A 16-year-old boy will appear in court later this morning charged with the murder of an off-duty policeman in his home on Saturday morning. Audio
Extra police called in to investigate officer attack in Tuakau
Oamaru police are asking for anyone who witnessed the assault last night to contact them. Audio
Attempted murder charge laid after police officer shot
A man has been arrested and will appear in court later today charged with the attempted murder of a South Auckland police officer. Audio
Constable lucky to be alive after shooting
The constable who was shot three times in a confrontation in South Auckland this morning owes his life to his armed colleagues who raced to his rescue getting him to hospital in minutes. Audio
Report says busy Manukau police are disheartened
South Auckland's police force has been found to be disorganised, disheartened and often overwhelmed. Audio
Acute staffing shortages will be remedied say police
A top level police commander is admitting that extra staff alone will be no panacea for tackling crime in the country's busiest policing district. Audio