New ZealandDog handler’s decision to release dog on woman was ‘unjustified and excessive’The woman was hiding behind a hedge following a police pursuit.05 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandMan in custody, air pistol found after West Auckland business targetedIncident comes days after police shot gunman following rampage across West Auckland.19 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand'I have forgiven them': Father of police shooting victim blames himselfKaoss Price was killed by police last year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice use of ‘excessive force’ might not have happened if earlier complaint was addressedThe detainee says he attacked the officer because he believed he would be assaulted again.15 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandBack injury accidental after officer falls on youth, IPCA saysYouth ran from off-duty police officer after being caught trying to steal a motor scooter.06 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandNorthland police officer resigns following complaints about ‘inappropriate behaviour’The officer quit before any formal employment sanction could be taken.15 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman slams ‘police chase’ as dog killed in fleeing driver collisionPolice discovered a firearm in the fleeing driver's car following his crash.08 Feb 06:28 PM
New ZealandUse of police dog to arrest fleeing young car thieves justified, IPCA findsThe use of a police dog that latched onto a youth's arm was justified the IPCA says.31 Jan 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Excruciating pain': Woman's knee 'popped' but police force justifiedThe woman appeared to be having a mental health crisis at the time she was restrained.25 Jan 10:32 PM
KahuIPCA complaint lodged claiming Māori youth racially targeted by policeResearcher: Police DNA gathering rates are 'alarming'12 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer allegedly fraudulently obtained Covid-19 wage subsidy for his own businessThe employees who he claimed needed the money, later denied working for him.22 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolice commissioner announces pursuit policy changesSeveral officers have reported feeling frustrated and powerless with the current laws.28 Nov 06:39 PM
New ZealandWatchdog 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.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdogA man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.01 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandPolice unlawfully entered home, IPCA report finds'The actions of the officers were unlawful, they were not uncaring,' the authority said.26 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandPolice punched and jumped on man during arrest, fracturing his neck and ribsPolice have rejected a finding they used excessive force on the man.10 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not allThe officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.06 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCAThe offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.28 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandForce used during arrest by dog handler justified - IPCAThe man suffered dog bite injuries that required surgery.19 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandBinge-drinking police officers breached code of conductBoozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.31 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandOfficer charged after 'unjustified' use of police dog leaves man punctured and bruised"Other tactical options, such as continued negotiation or pepper spray, were preferable."25 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandUse of police dog to arrest abusive driver an 'overreaction' - IPCAThe canine handler then commanded his dog to bite the driver.24 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findingsVaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.21 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before deathAn internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.16 May 05:50 PM
New ZealandPolice officer convicted for injuring man during arrestA Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.04 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo police officers used police facilities for 'sexual activity'Investigations followed a complaint about an undisclosed sexual relationship between pair.11 Apr 08:20 AM
New Zealand1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protestsAlmost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.24 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by policeHis estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.24 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandPolice who killed previewed evidenceOfficers shown evidence in advance of being interviewed aren't treated as suspects.22 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandWere police prepared for Parliament occupation?Security experts are calling for investigations into the protests at Parliament.21 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandLicence to kill: NZ's fatal police shootingsNZ Police have fatally shot 39 people in the last 32 years.20 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.09 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandIPCA says man arrested for following police to large fight was unlawfulPolice maintain man's arrest was the right decision, despite IPCA report to the contrary.02 Mar 10:10 PM
