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NZ's second-most powerful cop under investigation, on leave from police
The IPCA is investigating Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Handcuffing Napier children 'unjustified', pushing one headfirst into wall 'excessive'
'We haven't recommended a criminal prosecution nor an employment process in this case.'

Fatal shooting of unarmed Kaoss Price by police was not justified, says IPCA
His family have slammed advice to not lay charges over his unjustified fatal shooting.

NZ Herald Live: Naming of the new Police Commissioner
The naming of the new Police Commissioner

'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police
Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.

'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.

Hundreds of NZ Police staff criminally investigated since 2021
Almost 40% had been employed for more than 10 years.

'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.

'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.

Child homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaints
The separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.

Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.

Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'

'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'

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

'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

Face Off: Police have used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022
The department has several million images of people in its databases.

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.

'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face down
Two of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.

‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character
Steven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.

No charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carpark
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.

Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo
Police have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.