Watchdog slams police for 'major deficiencies' in response to fraud complaints
'The needs of victims are too often not being met,' - IPCA chair Judge Colin Doherty.
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Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
Police unlawfully entered home, IPCA report finds
'The actions of the officers were unlawful, they were not uncaring,' the authority said.
Police punched and jumped on man during arrest, fracturing his neck and ribs
Police have rejected a finding they used excessive force on the man.
Police officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not all
The officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.
'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCA
The offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.
Force used during arrest by dog handler justified - IPCA
The man suffered dog bite injuries that required surgery.
Binge-drinking police officers breached code of conduct
Boozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.
Officer charged after 'unjustified' use of police dog leaves man punctured and bruised
"Other tactical options, such as continued negotiation or pepper spray, were preferable."
Use of police dog to arrest abusive driver an 'overreaction' - IPCA
The canine handler then commanded his dog to bite the driver.
'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings
Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before death
An internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.
Police officer convicted for injuring man during arrest
A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.
Two police officers used police facilities for 'sexual activity'
Investigations followed a complaint about an undisclosed sexual relationship between pair.
1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protests
Almost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.
Hamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by police
His estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.
Police who killed previewed evidence
Officers shown evidence in advance of being interviewed aren't treated as suspects.
Were police prepared for Parliament occupation?
Security experts are calling for investigations into the protests at Parliament.
Licence to kill: NZ's fatal police shootings
NZ Police have fatally shot 39 people in the last 32 years.
Watch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash
1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.
IPCA says man arrested for following police to large fight was unlawful
Police maintain man's arrest was the right decision, despite IPCA report to the contrary.
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
Wellington police use of force justified, but arrest method 'unsuitable'
Last year, the 14-year-old was arrested for disorderly behaviour outside a bar in Tawa.
Cop knelt on drunk man's head, cracked his teeth on footpath
Officer not charged and watchdog agrees with way investigation handled.
Police body cams would prevent racism: Meng Foon
Opinion: Exposure could be an essential tool in eliminating unconscious bias or racism.
Pursuits: Why drivers flee from police
The age group that has increased the most is those aged 25-34 years old.
Police censured for 'unjustified' force as man removed from station
Report find use of force on man walking towards exit was 'excessive and not justified'.
Watch: Police officer to be stood down following abusive video
Police say behaviour in video where man is verbally abused is 'completely unacceptable'.
Police officers cleared of 'threatening' behaviour
A man claimed two members of the force tried to force a statement from him.
Victim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warning
Woman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.
IPCA finding: Fatal police shooting of machete-wielding man justified
The fatal shooting of the armed man happened during alert level 4 lockdown.
'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under review
The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
Are Māori more likely to be subjected to the 'most extreme use of force by police?'
Police called on to take "a preventive approach" in future.