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Jail touted for cop-chase first timers
The prospect of routine imprisonment for drivers who flee from police patrols looms after 16 people died in police pursuits in 2010.
PM: Increased police access to guns inevitable
It is inevitable that police officers' access to firearms will increase, Prime Minister John Key says.
More police should have access to handguns - Broad
More police should have access to handguns while on routine patrol, says Police Commissioner Howard Broad.
Minor crime led to all killer chases
All police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the Herald under the Official Information Act reveal.
Officer's bravery honoured
A 10-year-old boy says he would have died without the brave actions of an off-duty police officer who pulled him from a burning wreck.
Broad: NZ Police should stay unarmed
Police Commissioner Howard Broad says New Zealand should remain a routinely unarmed police force - and that is something to be proud of.
Judge pressures police over car-chase deaths
The latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.
Burglary victim: Why bother?
A victim of several burglaries says he now pauses before asking the police to investigate because it takes them too long to respond.
Burglary response time stuns ex-cop
An ex-cop has blasted police for their response time to burglaries which, he says can leave victims waiting for long periods.
Stabbed cop's secret life
Detectives are trying to piece together the secret life of a police officer who was stabbed to death in his home last weekend.
Police murder accused in court
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer.
Teen, 16, charged after officer stabbed at home
An off-duty police officer stabbed to death in his own home appears to have known his attacker but police will not comment on whether the accused killer was a relative.
Cops told anything goes in self defence
Cops are being told "anything goes" when it comes to protecting themselves against dangerous and violent offenders.
Police forced to go on holiday
Police investigations are being stretched as bosses force their officers to take annual leave - $200m worth.
Technology to combat car gangs 'too costly'
Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.
Collins: Media to blame for fall in police respect
The Police Minister says media reporting on police conduct has caused a drop in respect for the force.
Air gun clampdown wins applause
The family of a man shot dead by a high-powered air rifle is welcoming a policy change that will see all those with such weapons requiring a firearms licence.
NZ's firearm homicide rate drops
Gun killings in NZ have declined the most in an international comparison - even though it has less strict licensing laws than Canada and Australia.
Detective accused of exposing himself named
An off-duty police officer has been cleared of allegations he dropped his pants and exposed himself to a mother and her young son.
Police defend Tasers after failures
Police are defending the effectiveness of Taser stun guns after they failed to subdue armed offenders in two separate incidents in the past week.