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Vigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News Update
Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

Police admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia man
Police acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.

Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.

'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder
A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.

Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

‘The cop needs to be held accountable’: Mum of man killed by 'unjustified' police shooting
Whānau of man killed by police speak out on 'unjustified' fatal shooting.

Man who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission site
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.

IPCA say cop was 'unjustified' in shooting at fleeing driver
However, the report found the officer was justified in shooting at him twice more.

Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest
Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.

Under-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying ruling
The IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.

PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.

Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald

Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.

Constables pay a visit to miracle baby born in their police car
The constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.

'Witchcraft': Psychotic man who died in police custody saw ghosts before brutal attack on pensioner
A coroner says it is possible the prisoner suffocated while wearing a spit hood.

Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.

Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"

Use of police dog on man 'hiding in the bush' from police justified: IPCA
The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.