Greg O'connor
Minister of Justice rejects more liberal drug laws
The Minister of Justice has poured cold water on a Law Commission report seeking reform of the Drugs Act. Audio
Police Association calls for tougher punishments for chases
The New Zealand Police Association is echoing calls from its brethren across the Tasman for tougher penalties on drivers that cause Police chases and prolonged pursuits. Audio
Police resources under scrutiny
The Police Minister Judith Collins wants tougher penalties for people who attack police officers. Audio
Greg O'Connor on shooting of officer
Returning to our top story, the shooting of a young constable in South Auckland early this morning - Greg O'Connor from the Police Association says he's the seventh officer to be shot in 18 months. Audio
Biggest event on Christchurch's social calendar gets underway
The biggest event on Christchurch's social calendar gets underway at Addington Raceway today as it hosts Cup Day. Audio
Police want more resources to fight criminal underbelly
The time it takes police to respond to life-threatening events has deteriorated and is falling far short of performance standards. Audio
Police union says changes to firearms training dangerous
Cuts to police firearms training could see young green officers arriving at life-threatening situations without guns. Audio
Police Assn shocked by lack of firearms training
The association is concerned by Police Headquarters forcing a three tiered police training model on frontline staff which means some officers, like youth aid staff, traffic units and even CIB… Audio
Government plans new powers for police
A new bill just introduced to Parliament could see some people forced to give statements to police. Audio
Police reveal the need to slash 21 million off their spending
The cut is part of National's drive for savings across the public sector and the police have said they are looking to cut 300 vehicles from their fleet, or 10 percent. Audio
Greg O'Connor
President of the New Zealand Police Association on the Napier shooting and the latest statistics on frontline policing. Audio
President of the Police Association Greg O'Connor
The president of the Police Association Greg O'Connor is with us now. Audio
Police death third of a police officer since last July
The death of Senior Constable Lenny Snee brings the number of New Zealand police to die in the line of duty to 29. Audio
Police Association on Napier shootings
The President of the Police Association Greg O'Connor spoke to us from Napier. Audio
Patch bill is 'no panacea' warns police union
Gang members in Wanganui who wear patches now face arrest or a two thousand dollar fine. Audio
Police Association comments on chase
A police officer is recovering in hospital after being hit by a stolen car during a pursuit in Auckland this morning. Audio
Report on Steven Wallace's shooting released
Assistant Police Commissioner Viv Rickard and Greg O'Connor of the Police Association comment. Audio
Steven Wallace's family devastated by report
The family has been left devastated by a report exonerating the police officer involved in his fatal shooting. Audio
Independent Police Conduct Authority on Wallace shooting
The Authority found that Senior Constable Keith Abbott acted in self defence when he shot 23-year-old Steven Wallace. Audio
Police want better restraints
The Police Association says waist restraints are not suitable for police use. Audio
