'Unprecedented' number of new police officers expected in Hawke's Bay in next five years
One in three staff will be new to the profession.
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Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ
Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.
Fighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prison
Meth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.
Police Authority reviews three separate driving incidents
The Independent Police Conduct Authority handles complaints about the NZ Police.
More police seek counselling for trauma on the job
The number of police seeking professional help after trauma on the job has tripled.
Christchurch terror attacks: Police warn of gun law loophole
Overseas bans on semi-auto firearms led to 'clever' inventions by gun makers.
Top cop PR job pays up to $347,000 a year
The role "carries significant executive leadership responsibilities".
Suspicious object found in Te Awamutu
Residents are asked to stay away from the Roche St area.
Jared Savage: 'The gun ban was smart but needs to go further'
Time after time, political momentum petered out and nothing happened. Not this time.
'Plight' of NZ firearms owners watched by NRA, emails reveal gun lobby tactics
Gun lobby groups "remind" MPs about election votes, while Nazi photos shared online.
PM: Gun lobby won't dilute reforms on firearms
Former Police Minister Paula Bennett says there is no point in having hindsight.
'New Zealand would be shocked' - Sniper rifles with armour piercing rounds for sale on basic licence
A teen with basic gun licence can buy a sniper rifle and armour piercing rounds in NZ.
Minister warned 'gaps' in gun laws impossible to police
'Negligible' chance of discovering licensed firearms owner breaking the law, say police.
Analysis | Why PM might follow the lead of Australia on guns
An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack
'This will be the toughest thing they've had to deal with'
Police are trained to deal with trauma, but nothing could've prepared them for today.
The Chase: 'No quick fix' for pursuits and calls for ban on chases
Police Association has welcomed a major review into pursuits.
The Chase: Police pursuits - how it's done overseas
All Australian police forces have some form of a restrictive pursuit policy.
The Chase: Why I've changed my mind
There are reasons why the pursuit of young people is more likely to end in disaster.
The Chase: Police pursuits a life and death issue - step on it or back off?
"Nobody likes their car being stolen but it is property crime..."
The Chase: The rules of engagement for police pursuing fleeing drivers
As part of The Chase, a Herald series on pursuits, we look at the rules of engagement.
The Chase: Son urges drivers not to flee cops
Today the "Herald" launches "The Chase" - a four-day series about police pursuits.
The Chase: 'I'm not at peace' - pursuit death haunts cop
'I thought "Jesus Christ this is my fault, this is my fault, this is really bad".'
The Chase: mother speaks after fatal pursuit - 'we visit her grave every day'
The mother of a teen killed in a police pursuit speaks.
More than 52,000 firearms imported into NZ last year
New data shows 52,000 firearms, worth $22m, came into NZ last year.
Stray police bullets hit Christchurch community house
Avebury House manager Tanya Didham says the room is usually used for Yoga classes.
Police Association says 'serious crack down' on firearms needed
Since last June there have been at least 60 firearms incidents reported in the media.
Cop cleared after fracturing man's face during arrest
Police were called to a Gisborne home after reports of a man breaching a protection order.
Grace Millane murder: The detectives leading the charge for justice
The detectives and their team have worked lengthy and exhaustive hours.
Grace Millane killing: Police still have 'hell of a lot' of work to do
Making an arrest in a murder case only 'half the challenge', say crime experts.
Shocking: Police investigate trainer for tasering AOS recruits
'Unacceptable' use of force by police trainer who tasered AOS recruits at Police College.
Watch: Amazing moment police dog finds missing keys in seconds
It looks like this NZ police dog can learn new tricks!
Teachers' strike plans detailed as ballot opens
Teachers plan to start strikes in Auckland and end with a rally in Wellington.
Man who allegedly pulled trigger at cops named
Arapeta Hiraka, 36, has appeared in court on a raft of charges.