Prison riot - 'There is no excuse for the things these men have done'
Ombudsman's August 2020 report found some conditions failed to meet minimum UN standards.
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"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."
Police officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub
Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
Waikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using force
The human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.
Christchurch homicide: Third suspect arrested and charged with murder
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Waikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures
"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.
Comment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?
COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.
Waikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnight
Prisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.
Parnell backpackers assault: Dispute between tenants ends in stabbing
Three people were covered in blood and screaming at each other, witnesses said.
Man and woman arrested in Chch homicide investigation, victim named
Police have arrested two people in relation to the homicide; they are due in court today.
Rowdy Auckland: Nearly 300,000 noise complaints in five years
Ratepayers have spent millions of dollars trying to keep the peace.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Manhunt after assault at Parnell backpackers, one injured
Police are hunting for a person following an assault at a Parnell backpackers.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Hours of delays: Gisborne Airport evacuated after threat, police block roads
Rhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.
School in shock over death of teen who went missing from Rhythm & Vines
Wellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".
Pedestrian critically injured in downtown Auckland
A pedestrian was critically injured when they were hit by a car in downtown Auckland.
Waikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - Corrections
The Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Happy Booze Year: Majority of New Year's Eve arrests alcohol-related
Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.
Former top cop reveals how childhood lolly theft changed his life
Bush describes how policeman's authoritative but kind demeanour greatly influenced him.
New Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainland
Two of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police
Road toll rising: One person dead, others injured after Christchurch crash
One person has been killed in a crash in Harewood, Christchurch.
New Year's Eve: All you need to know to ring in the new year
What you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.
Pair rescued from Lake Ellesmere after dinghy sinks
Two people have been rescued after their dinghy sank in the lake this evening.
Appeal for sightings of missing Wellington teen from Rhythm and Vines
Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.
Man critically injured: Police appeal for information after Christchurch assault
Police are seeking information on an attack at a Bishopdale address last night.
Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely
Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.
Festival death: Army man Tuitu'u Junior Vaiangina 'served with pride'
Emergency services were called to the festival after he suffered a medical event.
Missing Lower Hutt woman found safe
She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
Robo-cops: NZ police using AI technology to scour Kiwis' social media
Specialist police unit set-up after March 15 mosque attacks.
Boxing Day fatal crash: Dad pays tribute to beloved son, urges kids to think of their parents
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