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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.
Support for police carrying guns
A narrow majority of people now favour the police carrying guns at all times.
Hundreds of police cars routinely carry arms
Hundreds of police cars carry gun safes, and central Auckland officers draw weapons from their vehicles nearly twice a week.
Shot police upbeat despite wounds
Veteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.
Drink-drive officer had won distinctions
A decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Three cops on assault counts
Three police officers are facing charges over allegations of assaults done on duty, including a case in which an alleged victim was injured so badly he lost a testicle.