Police
Govt blames Labour for police recruit exemptions
Police Minister's office says the use of discretion over recruits who had not passed a literacy test was introduced in 2018 under the Labour government.
Police consider options for adopting body cameras
The police union says officers getting body cameras for the first time will counter people doctoring phone footage of interactions.
Possible sighting of missing Auckland teen
Police say the sighting was on Forrest Hill Road, near the intersection with Pine Avenue.
Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
It is the Pharmacy's third raid in the last 10 weeks.
Whānau of Levin man who died at beach question police conclusion
The whānau of a Levin man who died in February at a beach near the lower North Island town are questioning the police's conclusion that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death… Audio
Scott Beard
Top cop Scott Beard on child abuse, the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime Plus, how increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and how a simple hand signal… Video, Audio
Health figures improve, but more work to do
Health Minister admits more needs to be done to address wait times for elective surgeries and specialist assessments.
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas. They hear why police want body cameras and they learn what the privacy implications may be, and… Audio
Napier CBD’s only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks
Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Paramedic who strangled partner, bit her nose loses registration
The man also unzipped a constable's vest and attempted to get hold of their Taser, before being restrained.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti. They discuss why police are paid to train, but healthcare workers and other professions are not and… Audio
'No discretion' over police recruitment standards
The Police Commissioner and Police Minister have answered claims of falling standards at Police College
What is being done about NZ's growing meth crisis?
Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by motorcycle which fled scene
A man was transported to hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
The Government has promised to recruit 500 more police by early next year.
One dead, three injured in Waikato crash
One person died and three were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Te Aroha in Waikato on Friday afternoon.
LynnMall attack inquest: 'We have to take great care in trying to analyse'
Police counsel says the task of the coroner is a delicate one as CCTV footage examines frame by frame what happened.
Man hid in ceiling, robbed store while closing
A man allegedly hid in the ceiling space of a Marton store until evening before threatening an employee and fleeing with a large amount of cash.
Police pull-back from mental crisis callouts continues
The police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis callouts reaches another milestone on Monday, with a 60-minute limit on patient handovers at emergency departments taking effect…
'Shocking' - Nearly 500 guns seized in one of NZ's largest firearms busts
The weapons stockpile included pistols, potentially prohibited and restricted weapons, significant quantities of ammunition, and parts.
