Minister won't back down on her position not to arm police officers
Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.
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Attacks on officers unprecedented, says police boss
Police commissioner hard pressed to explain the extent of gratuitous violence.
Man arrested after cop shot, police car stolen in Hamilton
During a routine traffic stop, a passenger allegedly fired a shotgun at a police officer.
Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
'I actually lie to my family now': Police officer who was shot at doesn't want family to worry
There are fears it will only be a matter of time before another police officer is shot.
Constable Matthew Hunt remembered: Memorial plaque unveiled
Police mark one-year anniversary of Constable Hunt's death with a memorial plaque.
Investigations into police use of force increase in one major city by 300% since 2016
Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.
Taranaki police officers' trial: Jury begins manslaughter deliberations
The jury was sent out to begin its deliberations about 1.40pm today.
Taranaki police officers' trial: 'Systemic failures' result of inadequate training, lawyer says
The public gallery in the High Court at New Plymouth is packed for a second day in a row.
Taranaki police officers' trial: Cops had two hours to save victim's life, Crown says
The Crown say the officers showed a lack of care and concern and were 'lazy' that night.
Police body cams would prevent racism: Meng Foon
Opinion: Exposure could be an essential tool in eliminating unconscious bias or racism.
Taranaki police officers' trial: Accused, witnesses won't be called
Summing up in the trial over Allen Ball's death will begin on Wednesday.
Taranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to jury
Officer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.
Taranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury told
The jury was shown more CCTV footage today.
Police officers' manslaughter trial: Jury shown CCTV footage of arrest
Footage shows how arrested man was treated before he died at a police station.
Taranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailed
The officers were part of the most high-performing section in South Taranaki.
Inside the pay freeze debate: Who has snookered who?
The unions claimed a 'backdown' - but has the Government really backed down?
Frontline police armed on average once a week
Some say this is the safest response - others warn it increases chance of violence.
Cops refuse high-risk callouts as violence escalates
The proliferation of firearms and a general increase in aggression has cops worried.
Racial stereotyping by police 'systemic, institutionalised': Meng Foon
"You know you're being targeted because you're brown."
Gangs and guns bill is flawed - Police Association
The 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.
Police Minister and association at odds over training halt
Minister blames low attrition while the association said funding was promised regardless.
Police seeking armed person in West Auckland
A gun was pointed at two people in West Auckland
'Not a priority': Police recruits left in the dark amid training halt
Recruits shocked to learn of a scheduled May intake after communication went silent.
Recruits in 'limbo': Police halt training despite rise in gun crime
Police have deferred training new cops, despite a rise in gun violence and gang activity.
Gang land: Garden City simmers with rising gang tension
Trouble has been brewing in Christchurch with new gangs setting up in town.
The rise of gangs, drugs and guns in Auckland: 355 people shot
Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.
Police Association pushes for firearms register
Government urged to hurry up its firearms register to stem the flow of guns to crims.
Man's desperate 40-min CPR after finding body in Auckland park
Man found dead appeared to have slipped while walking up a steep embankment.
Fashion Police: Cops finally try new cap styles
A head-turning trial, as cops model new baseball caps.
Northland shooting: Police Association renews call to arm officers
The call comes after two gunmen shot at an officer in Northland on Tuesday.
'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori
Force was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.
Tauranga man jailed for sharing footage of Christchurch terror attack
Man jailed for sharing footage of the Christchurch terror attack with eight people.
Ellerslie shooting: Two people rushed to hospital
The firearms incident happened on Arthur St.