Public to be consulted before Tasers updated, police say
Police have been debating for months what to do, facing a multi-million-dollar bill.
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Firearms licensing fees have not risen in more than 20 years.
Motorcyclists trapped in bush north of Wellington rescued by police
Police praised the men’s actions after they realised they were in trouble.
Henderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampage
Police are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.
'I have forgiven them': Father of police shooting victim blames himself
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'Rise in bad behaviour': Increase of family harm reports in wake of cyclone
Police are bolstering resources as people struggle with the effects of the storm.
'Extremely grateful': Cop injured in hit-and-run vows to return to front line
Cop hit by car allegedly stolen by reality tv star breaks silence on injuries, recovery
Flee pass: 10,000 drivers run from police after pursuit policy change
Meanwhile, there were no resulting deaths in two years since policy change.
Police commissioner announces pursuit policy changes
Several officers have reported feeling frustrated and powerless with the current laws.
'Targeting poor communities': Advocates hit out at Hipkins' police photography stance
Wider police discretion to photograph youths will set back race relations, critics say.
The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
Law change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell review
Officers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.
Privacy watchdog orders police to stop taking photos
Fresh development: Deputy Privacy Commissioner says police 'need to change practices'.
Youth crime spike: Unused fingerprint evidence enabling 'hundreds' of young criminals
Youth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
Fortnight of fear: 23 drive-by shootings in Auckland in just two weeks
Police Minister Poto Williams has revealed the scale of the gang feud in Auckland.
Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
'A knife I can deal with but a gun I can't stop': Former cop speaks out
A West Auckland cop who just left the force reveals the reality of policing.
Loaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airport
Gang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.
Remote car-stopping technology a crime 'game changer'
When to chase, and when to hold back: Remote car-stopping tech could be a 'game changer'.
'Systemic racism' a lazy claim, police union says
Agencies 'feast off the dysfunction that the system has created' among Māori, MP says.
Police recruit charged after mock 'pat down' of female colleague
Police College hijinks alleged to have crossed line to criminal behaviour in 'pat down'.
Shocking gun statistics as gang warfare and firearms violence erupt
'These are real people, these are real families devastated.'
Young criminals using starter pistols 'too common' - Police Association
Starter pistols are affordable and appear easy to buy online, the Police Association says.
One dead in car crash east of Rotorua
Police are investigating the cause of the crash on SH30.
'Luckily he aint kill my baby': Cop restrains kid using George Floyd style hold
A Wisconsin father is demanding that prosecutors charge an off-duty police officer.
Police who killed previewed evidence
Officers shown evidence in advance of being interviewed aren't treated as suspects.
Licence to kill: NZ's fatal police shootings
NZ Police have fatally shot 39 people in the last 32 years.
'The truth is the truth': Police forced to apologise for withholding gun seizure stats
Police are stepping up efforts to crack down on gun violence by organised crime.
'Get a life' - mayor to protesters who gridlocked Auckland
A blast for protesters whose unlawful bridge crossing stopped Auckland traffic for hours.
Get unvaxxed cops back on the job after court ruling - Police Association
Officers stood down due to the vax mandate should return to work, the association says.
Police operation at anti-mandate protest tops millions of dollars
Out of town officers have earned $100 extra a day while on duty in Wellington.