Police
Doubts over govt's police promise as numbers keep falling
A recruiting pause and officers heading to Australia have seen a big decline in constabulary staffing.
Person killed in Tasman car crash
Emergency services were called just before 1am to the intersection of Selwyn Street and Abel Tasman Drive in Pōhara.
New police teams patrolling central Christchurch
New police teams are patrolling central Christchurch, shopping malls and transport hubs to try to improve safety and prevent retail crime. It's part of the government's country-wide roll-out of… Audio
Watch: Police launch community beat teams in Christchurch
Ten new officers are already on the ground, with plans for that to grow to 18.
Multiple court challenges against police use of number plate identification
The police use of cameras that identify car number plates to support criminal cases is being challenged in four different court cases. Audio
Court challenges kick off against ANPR cameras
Several court challenges are kicking off against the police using cameras that identify car number plates in criminal cases. There are thousands such automated number plate recognition cameras - or… Audio
Police trying new approaches to get more cops
Changes include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.
Men force way into home, point gun at residents in Auckland burglary
Residents in a nearby West Auckland suburb this afternoon reported armed police surrounding a house.
Two injured and highway closed after two-truck crash in heavy fog
A crash between two trucks has left two people injured and blocked part of State Highway 36, the road between Rotorua and Tauranga.
Arbitrator rules in favour in govt in police pay dispute
Police will be getting a $1500 lump sum payment, a flat $5000 pay increase plus another four percent increase in July and again in 2025. There will also be a 5.25% increase in allowances backdated to… Audio
Auckland bussiness owners feel safer due to police foot patrols
Businesses in the Auckland city centre said increased police foot patrols are already starting to make a difference to their desperate battle against retail crime and disorder. 21 new beat police hit… Audio
Police union on lost arbitration case
The police union is warning police bosses will struggle to recruit and retain staff because the new pay deal isn't good enough. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent… Audio
Police on arbitration accepting pay offer
Insiders are warning of mass resignations in the police force, after union members lost their long-running pay dispute with the government. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an… Audio
Police pay deal a shock - Labour spokesperson
Labour is calling the police pay deal a shock saying officers deserve more for putting their lives on the line. The bitter and more than year long pay dispute has ended with an independent arbitrator… Audio
More police hit the beat in Auckland CBD
The number of police officers dedicated to central-city foot patrols has topped 51.
Two ill-prepared hunters lucky to be found alive
The pair didn't have basic survival equipment, maps GPS or a locator beacon while temperatures dropped to -4 degrees .
Australian couple deaths: Philippine top cop told to solve case or step down
Australians David James Fisk and Lucita Barquin Cortez were found dead in their hotel room - their killer is still at large.
Mercedes thief jailed for chase that claimed car owner's life
Allister Christie saw his stolen car being driven and gave chase. His body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
Meat thief's escape foiled by chip-hungry cop, police say
A policeman who stopped to buy a pack of chips has nabbed a shoplifter who was trying to sneak out of a supermarket laden a stolen basket of meat, police say.
Police vindicated over David Tamihere appeal failure
Police say the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the convictions against David Tamihere for the murder of two Swedish backpackers vindicates the significant resources and time they have devoted to… Audio
