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![Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme
Sir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.
![Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community
His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.
![Number of frontline police from Budget boost an illusion – Police Association](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Number of frontline police from Budget boost an illusion – Police Association
The funding for 500 new cops will actually result in only 300, the association says.
!['Devil in the detail' of 500 new cops pledge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Devil in the detail' of 500 new cops pledge
Will 500 new cops actually mean 500 new officers on the beat? The jury is out.
![Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact
OPINION: Real success will only come from deliberate, surgical engagement.
![Will Three Strikes be any different a second time around?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Will Three Strikes be any different a second time around?
"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."
![Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024
Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
![Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.
![Fears true extent of police pack rapist Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fears true extent of police pack rapist Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known
The ex-policeman died this week aged 65 after early onset dementia.
![Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad
At least five police officers remain at the Head Hunters gang pad after an overnight raid. Video / Ben Dickens
![Whānau to farewell much loved mum, daughter, nana](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whānau to farewell much loved mum, daughter, nana
Senior Constable Gail Shepherd will be buried today at her whānau urupā.
![Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
![Police reject Government's latest pay offer, say coalition has 'one more chance'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police reject Government's latest pay offer, say coalition has 'one more chance'
More than 75 per cent of police officers voted against the offer.
![Australia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Australia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'
PSA kaihautu Janice Panoho says NZ will lose valuable people.
![Editorial: Police fight for better pay impacts all Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Police fight for better pay impacts all Kiwis
OPINION: The latest numbers should be a cause for concern for us all.
![Police abandoned 60 per cent of reported cases in 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police abandoned 60 per cent of reported cases in 2023
Police received 962,521 emergency calls and reports in 2023, up 50 per cent from 2019.
![Senior gang leader backs payrise for police - here's why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Senior gang leader backs payrise for police - here's why
Denis O’Reilly opens up on his fears should police not receive significant pay rise.
![Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
![Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
![NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged
Canterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.
![Government makes new pay offer to police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government makes new pay offer to police
It comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.