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![New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe
Police begin rollout of new initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe again. Video / Dean Purcell
![New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
![Police data reveals assaults on traffic camera operators have soared](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police data reveals assaults on traffic camera operators have soared
There’s not enough data to understand what’s caused the rise, police say.
![Police crash investigator retires after 43 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
![Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Children’s Minister Karen Chhour and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced new measures to combat youth crime.
![Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Kerry Phillips' mum wants police to apologise for 'failings' in investigation.
![Police misuse of database sparks disciplinary action against Counties Manukau officers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police misuse of database sparks disciplinary action against Counties Manukau officers
The officer used the database 'out of curiosity', comparing it to browsing social media.
![Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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.
![Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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.
![Watch: Bystander douses police officer in milk after pepper spraying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: Bystander douses police officer in milk after pepper spraying
Seven police cars and at least 12 officers attend the callout ending in two arrests.
![Sanitary bins removed from police station bathrooms without warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sanitary bins removed from police station bathrooms without warning
"We have received a number of complaints."
![Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
Australia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'
PSA kaihautu Janice Panoho says NZ will lose valuable people.