New ZealandBoy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on himBut the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.23 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos', adrenaline, tunnel vision: Cop describes minutes before man shotInquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.22 Nov 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Won’t let me sleep': Cops were 'tormenting' man later killed by policeInquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.21 Nov 06:11 AM
CrimePolice actions in shooting and wounding armed carjacker 'justified'One officer's shot wounded a man who had a pistol pointed at a carjacked driver's head.20 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandShargin Stephens was 'actively' targeted by police, inquest hears'With that criminal group, our priority was to actually get them off the street.'20 Nov 05:09 AM
New ZealandArmed police officers had good reason to fire sponge rounds at man - IPCAThe 2022 incident took place at the property of a 'high-risk' offender.15 Nov 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reasonTony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.06 Nov 11:21 PM
KahuBanning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayorDavid Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.02 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog rules killing of Samuel Fakalago justifiedFakalago was shot by police in June last year.01 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandMurder trial aborted over police mistakes to be reheardThe botch-up led to a murder trial of three men being aborted.01 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan charged over New Windsor dairy stabbing died in police custodyPolice launched an investigation into his death in custody days after the brutal attack.25 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice watchdog rules officers had good reason to shoot armed manIPCA: Police justified in shooting a man armed with a knife and crowbar in Nth Canterbury.16 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandDetainee found unconscious after misusing unlabelled medication police gave himOfficers didn't know what was in the medication bottle but gave it to him anyway.12 Oct 01:21 AM
New Zealand'And then my leg just breaks': Man who resisted arrest suffers injuryBut the IPCA has found the force used by the officers during the arrest was justified.05 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandNumber of bail breaches 'not manageable', police sayAn internal police report paints a picture of a broken bail system.03 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandFatal crash probe slammed after police case against tourist driver collapsesNew inquiry into police investigation highlights slew of failures in double-fatal crash.29 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice vetting of piano teacher labelled him a predatorPiano teacher's police file alleged he was sexually attracted to children.25 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandIPCA report: Force used to arrest 14yo 'reasonable' but police actions later deemed 'inadequate'Police were cleared of wrongdoing relating to the arrest.20 Sep 10:52 PM
New ZealandLarge police presence in central Auckland for trans rallyTwo groups are holding rallies to coincide with Eliana Rubashkyn's court hearing.20 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandExcessive force: Handcuffed woman punched in the head after biting police officerWhen woman bit him, he punched her in the head.30 Aug 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
KahuOpinion: Former police Inspector Regan Tamihere should be celebrated not condemnedThe police inquiry into Inspector Regan Tamihere has no cultural component.24 Aug 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice inspector found guilty of breaching Covid-19 border without exemptionAt the time, one source said the Auckland inspector took family members to a funeral.23 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandPolice justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA findsThe aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.17 Aug 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrestThe watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.10 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandPolice watchdog to review Posie Parker’s Let Women Speak eventThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has received 162 complaints.19 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandPolice search of teen fugitive who attempted self-harm 'deficient'But the IPCA found shooting him with a sponge round was justified.17 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashingThe rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.12 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable': Police failed in death of man who had been in custodyFurther training needed in the use of restraint chairs after death in police custody.26 Jun 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
CrimeOfficers cleared after man bitten during arrestMan stole two cars and fled police before he was found hiding in bushes.08 Jun 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Excessive': Use of police dog to bite restrained man not justified'It was not likely he was about to escape arrest' - IPCA.01 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandPolice praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars'The man then ran at the officer swinging his knife': Police praised for defending public.24 May 11:26 PM
