Police
What police use number plate images for
Police mostly used the AI-driven tech to corroborate existing evidence, place vehicles at times and locations for an investigation, and as supporting evidence in criminal cases.
Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty
A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
Residents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the… Audio
More policing problems than just gangs, mayor says
He wants to know how police are adequately staffed, when they're telling a man's family they don't have resources to investigate his disappearance.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of lightning strikes and rain have been battering the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty on Wednesday morning, we get the latest from the MetService, a New Zealander… Audio
How easy is it to leave a gang?
As police focus on curbing gang activity, community leaders say arrests won't solve issues that run deeper. Audio
Māori tech expert concerned over police's expanding biometric data use
A Māori technology and data ethicist says there is a real risk of discrimination against Māori and Pasifika with the police's expanding use of biometric data. Māori technology, AI and data ethicist Dr… Audio
Police look to expand fingerprinting system
After being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprint records, police are looking for a way to capture 600,000 crime-scene print images and 50,000 from arrests. Audio
Police Association president on new National Gangs Unit
The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police look to boost biometric technology at Police stations
Fresh from being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprints, the police are looking to boost their biometric technology at police stations plus put scores of fingerprint scanners out in the field for… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
On today's episode, new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members have been announced, we hear from Police Minister Mark Mitchell, David Seymour… Audio
New specialised gang unit announced
The Police Commissioner has announced new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Large police presence prevented 'chaos' at gang funeral says councillor
Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina says the large police presence at the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter was crucial to prevent chaos. Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 May 2024
On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Audio
New complaints against Mama Hooch brothers
Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her… Audio
Police step up patrols over fears of New Lynn brawl
RNZ reporter Amy Williams speaks to Lisa Owen from the New Lynn bus station where a mass brawl is planned and police have stepped up patrols. Audio
Planned school fight ups police presence at transport hub
Extra police and security guards are at the New Lynn bus and train station in Auckland after reports of students planning a fight.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Police give details of woman found dead
The woman is highly likely of Chinese decent, experts say, and likely aged between her early 30s to early 50s.
Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Man charged over Wellington Hospital firearm incident to appear in court next month
Police have withdrawn a warrant for the man's arrest after he failed to appear in court on Monday.
