New ZealandTeen shot by police died from gunshot woundA post-mortem examination has found the 19-year-old shot by police in rural Hawkes Bay yesterday died from a gunshot wound.29 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandJail touted for cop-chase first timersThe prospect of routine imprisonment for drivers who flee from police patrols looms after 16 people died in police pursuits in 2010.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Increased police access to guns inevitableIt is inevitable that police officers' access to firearms will increase, Prime Minister John Key says.13 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandMore police should have access to handguns - BroadMore police should have access to handguns while on routine patrol, says Police Commissioner Howard Broad.13 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOfficer's bravery honouredA 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.14 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandBroad: NZ Police should stay unarmedPolice Commissioner Howard Broad says New Zealand should remain a routinely unarmed police force - and that is something to be proud of.14 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandJudge pressures police over car-chase deathsThe latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurglary 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.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurglary response time stuns ex-copAn ex-cop has blasted police for their response time to burglaries which, he says can leave victims waiting for long periods. 01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandStabbed cop's secret lifeDetectives are trying to piece together the secret life of a police officer who was stabbed to death in his home last weekend.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice murder accused in courtA 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer.01 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandTeen, 16, charged after officer stabbed at homeAn 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.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops told anything goes in self defenceCops are being told "anything goes" when it comes to protecting themselves against dangerous and violent offenders.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice forced to go on holidayPolice investigations are being stretched as bosses force their officers to take annual leave - $200m worth.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTechnology to combat car gangs 'too costly'Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins: Media to blame for fall in police respectThe Police Minister says media reporting on police conduct has caused a drop in respect for the force.28 Jul 04:57 AM
New ZealandAir gun clampdown wins applauseThe 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.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's firearm homicide rate dropsGun killings in NZ have declined the most in an international comparison - even though it has less strict licensing laws than Canada and Australia.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetective accused of exposing himself namedAn off-duty police officer has been cleared of allegations he dropped his pants and exposed himself to a mother and her young son.23 Jul 12:46 AM
