Police
Senior police officers to have internet use audited after McSkimming scandal
The Commissioner says he's asked for a "closer look" at the police watchdog's scathing report.
Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments
The city's deadliest fire in more than 75 years has claimed the lives of 146 and counting.
Diver's body recovered after cave diving incident
The 65-year-olds death prompted a recovery operation involving the SA Police Water Operations Unit and cave specialists.
Spate of youth crime in Christchurch
A spate of youth crime in Christchurch has police urging parents to get in touch if their child is missing in action, so they can avoid becoming a statistic. It peaked in May with 162 young offenders… Audio
Police Commissioner on the McSkimming fallout
Richard Chambers on how he plans to rebuild trust in police and its leadership. Audio
Push for more access to private CCTV cameras for police
A missing woman could have been found faster if police had access to a CCTV register according to the founder of Australia's Safer Places Network, which helps police identify and contact the owners of… Audio
Spear gun used in South Auckland carjacking
A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.
How an investigation into 120 cops began
One officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of 5 minutes, over 3km, leading police to discover 30,000 falsified tests.
Search for teacher who went missing in Rotorua suspended
Jayleb-Che Dean has been missing for two months.
'Hacking away at the bus stop': Witness describes armed man cornering mum and baby
"I distinctly remember the sound of him hitting the road, [I'll] never forget that," a witness who saw the man being tasered says.
Māori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences
People of Māori descent are over-represented at every stage of the criminal justice system.
Inquiry into handling of Tom Phillips case announced
The inquiry will look into whether all steps were taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the fugitive's children.
Wellington police to begin testing drivers for drugs
From next month, Wellington police will begin saliva testing drivers for four drugs - THC (cannabis), methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine. CEO and founder of Cannabis Clinic Dr. Waseem Alzaher spoke to… Audio
Founder of CCTV register in Australia urges NZ police to look into scheme
The founder of the register claims it could help police find missing people faster.
Government officially misses target of 500 new police
But the associate police minister is defending the goal, saying it led to improvements across the recruitment process.
Three arrested for alleged illegal selling of cannabis
Police believed the three were part of an organised crime group in Christchurch.
Family criticise police over media release on body discovery
Police announced they found a body believed to be Te Anihana Pomana in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.
Man stopped for speeding is arrested over shooting at flats
Palmerston North police pulled the man over for speeding, then arrested him after finding a shot gun.
'We want answers': Mother's plea as pepper spray death inquest continues
Caleb Moefa'auo went into cardiac arrest and died, shortly after being pepper sprayed by an officer in 2022.
Australian police to recommence search for Gus
This search will be the third time police have returned to the property following the initial 10-day search in September.