Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conference
Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Car flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious condition
One person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sighting
A helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ Herald
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job
Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang list questions
PM Christopher Luxon appeared to get visibly frustrated over a line of questioning about the national gang list during a press conference today. Video / Mark Mitchell
70 police officers to be added to community patrol teams
Christopher Luxon announced that a further 70 police officers will be added to community patrol teams across the country. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus live: Andrew Coster speaks to media
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.
Commissioner on abuse claims
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark Mitchell
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproar
Should it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?
PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Police Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminals
Mark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.
'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury
Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Police to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response
'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.
Police speak to media about Comancheros bust
Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros. Video / NZ Herald
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.
Head Hunters set to forfeit $15m in assets following Judge's landmark ruling
Rob Lemoto, Jared Savage and Shayne Currie discuss the ruling that will see Head Hunters forfeit $15 million of profits, including their gang headquarters in Ellerslie.
'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out jogging
Former cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas
Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald
Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene
A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.