'Not commercially viable': Facial recognition tech fails to live up to cost
Facial recognition technology has failed half the time in recent tests.
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'It's a start': Ex-cop admits role in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
Caught on police video, the beating of Nichols was one in a string of violent encounters.
'Bloody ridiculous': Veteran truckie tells of drivers using laptops, maps behind wheel
Fines for using mobile phones while driving have soared in the past six months.
Mum caught driving at 140km/h 'was busy telling kids off'
The woman claimed she wasn't looking at the speedo and was dealing with her kids.
'No external oversight': Police face legal challenges after use of new tech
Police use of footage from high-tech number plate recognition cameras is being challenged.
Jarrod Gilbert: We need a total rethink of how we tackle crime post-election
OPINION: Nothing I heard during the election filled me with confidence.
NYC officers won’t face charges in death of man who caught fire after being shot with stun gun
Jason Jones was taken off life support in 2021 after six weeks in intensive care.
Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class
The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.
Men who filmed children at Wellington primary school still remain unidentified six weeks on
Police are asking anyone with information that could identify the men to come forward.
Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
Police plan long-range Tasers but without body cameras to check use
It will be the first time Tasers are used in NZ without an assured way of recording.
Watch: Resident's fury after UK cop throws sandwich crusts on ground
The young officer was eventually forced to pick up his discarded crusts.
Millions being spent by police to fix critical tech issues
Despite an assessment on the system two years prior, multiple red flags still exist.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why I believe the future of NZ’s frontline police is in fine shape
Jarrod Gilbert on the future of policing
Police likely headed to arbitration after declining latest pay offer
More than 60 per cent of constabulary staff voted against the offer.
Body cameras for police? Police Association says it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’
Concerns about body cameras focus on the cost involved and who can access the footage.
Police vetting of piano teacher labelled him a predator
Piano teacher's police file alleged he was sexually attracted to children.
Some London police relinquish guns after officer is charged with murder
The case renewed allegations of institutional racism within the London police.
US officers ruled to be justified in fatal shooting after responding to wrong house
After the 2017 shooting, a state grand jury declined to indict anyone in the case.
'We want to see police': Calls for more security in CBD
Inner city Auckland residents and business owners want more police on the streets.
'Blood-covered' man bashes on door at midnight in Milton
Police were busy in Dunedin last night after a mugging, drunk drivers and break-ins.
Why is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?
OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.
How a Red Bull can led police to body of dead cyclist
A driver was jailed for 12 years for the killing of a charity cyclist and hiding his body.
Opinion: Former police Inspector Regan Tamihere should be celebrated not condemned
The police inquiry into Inspector Regan Tamihere has no cultural component.
'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests
'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.
'Tremendous tragedy': US police officer fatally shot man after mistaking marker pen for a knife
The name of the officer who shot Brandon Cole has not been released.
Police boss not too worried about the blue drain to Queensland
Deputy police commissioner Wally Haumaha not fazed by Aussie raid on our cops.
Police and gang leaders try to defuse tensions after fatal Palmerston North shooting
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leadership are doing their best to contain rising tensions.
'Devastated': US man charged with killing a 9yo girl was upset over noise
'Before he shot her, he had said something about them being too loud.'
Police Association fears NZ could lose ‘hundreds’ of police officers to Queensland
A campaign set up for Australia to poach NZ officers is a 'real risk'.
Marokopa mystery: Father spotted disguising himself with masks in public
Tom Phillips was spotted by locals who then chased the wanted man, according to reports.
Witnesses sought after hit-and-run death
Police also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage.
Trolls attack baby-faced police recruits for looking too young
Student police officers can apply aged 17, but must be 18 to join the force.