Police Association
Does the gang crackdown go far enough?
The Police Association says the government's new 'get tough' package on gangs is a good first step but more needs to be done to remove incentives for people to join gangs. The range of new tools… Audio
Media ramp up angst over arming police
A year ago, a trial of armed police teams was scrapped with opponents adopting the slogan ‘Arms Down.’ One year on, some in the media are now amplifying calls for arming all officers after the death… Audio
Media ramp up angst over arming police
A year ago, a trial of armed police teams was scrapped with opponents adopting the slogan ‘Arms Down.’ One year on, some in the media are now amplifying calls for arming all officers after the death…
AudioMan's death in police custody 'tragic' - Police Association
The president of the police association says the death of a man in custody in Hawera is not the result of physical force by officers.
Three police officers - who have name suppression - have been… Video, Audio
Confidence in police may sink if Haumaha saga drags on - union
There are concerns public confidence in the police force will be eroded if investigations involving senior leadership drag on. The police union says the inquiry into the appointment of the deputy… Audio
More police officers being threatened with guns - union
More police officers than ever are getting threatened with firearms and tighter regulations are needed, the Police Association says.
Police training cuts about cost saving - union
There is no doubt the cancellation and deferral of police training courses is a cost-saving measure, the president of the Police Association says.
New Police Association president takes reigns
The Police Association has announced its Chris Cahill will be its new president.
Meth is purer, cheaper and more available than ever in NZ
The Police Association says methamphetamine is purer, cheaper and more available than ever before in New Zealand - despite recent record hauls of it being intercepted at the border. Audio
Maori academic criticises sentence given to wealthy assailant
A Māori academic is backing the Police Association and the Sensible Sentencing Trust in condemning the sentence given to the son of a Rich List family who punched a police officer unconscious. Audio
Assault weapons 'relatively easy' to get, MPs warned
The Police Association has warned of the likelihood of a mass killing in New Zealand due to a ready availability of semi-automatic weapons.
Police under resourced, survey says
A survey of police staff has found 86 percent think frontline officers are under-resourced. Audio
Police accused of a cavalier attitude to exhibits
Greg O'Connor of the Police Association talks about a report that says police officers have a bad attitude to exhibits and evidence in their care. Audio
Fired up over firearms
Andrew McRae investigates the prevalence of guns in New Zealand and asks if the firearms law needs examining. Audio
Police at fault in 60 percent of police car crashes
New figures show police staff were to blame in 500 out of just over 800 police car crashes in the past year.
A call for police to be praised for their part in shooting
The Police Association says the officer who shot Adam Morehu at the New Plymouth Golf Club in 2013 should be praised and not critcised. Audio
