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.
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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.
Police watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.
Man shot by police was using children as 'human shield': Rescuer
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police actions were justified.
'Volatile, dangerous, potentially suicidal': Police cleared in fatal shooting
Police waited 18 minutes to approach fatally shot man's vehicle.
Party attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case canned
A man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.
Policeman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours
"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."
IPCA: Police used 'reasonable' force restraining man who lost consciousness
The police have accepted the findings in the IPCA report.
Police censured over prisoner's death in spit hood
The asphyxiation of a man in police custody has been ruled an accident by the IPCA.
Police officers who fired 35 shots after car chase justified - IPCA
"The man used lethal force to resist police, posing a risk to the officers."
Police watchdog rules shooting after Blenheim pursuit was self-defence
Officer: 'We locked eyes as he ran towards me with the knife... I feared for my life.'
Death in custody: Cops in court first ever to face on-duty manslaughter charge
Hawera cops the first ever to be charged with manslaughter after on duty death of civilian
Death in custody: Three cops charged with manslaughter
Charges follow death of man, 55, in custody last year after family harm incident.
'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
Cop right to arrest 13yo in stolen car, but punch to ribs 'went too far' - IPCA
Police were justified in arresting a teen in a stolen car but went to far with rib punch.
Drowned in Waikato River: Police failed in duty to help fugitive
The IPCA found officers "did nothing to help [the man] when it was most needed".
Teens killed after fleeing police, hitting road spikes - IPCA report
The vehicle lost control and crashed in flames, killing all three occupants.
Shot by police 5 times: IPCA clears officers who killed machete man
Twelve shots were fired - eight at the back of Jerrim Toms as he turned and ran away.
Police seek witnesses to fleeing driver fatal crash
Anyone will information that may assist the investigation is urged to call police.
Beating caught on night vision camera: Officer in spotlight
Police Eagle helicopter footage shows moment a man is pinned down by police officers.
Top cop accuser: 'I'm happy knowing he is no longer in police'
She also wants change to how alleged victims are treated in blue on blue investigations.
John Roughan: We are on a slippery slope to an authorised press - not a free press
COMMENT: We are on slippery slope towards an authorised press, which is not a free one.
Split verdicts for Auckland cop accused of Taser assault
The cop was accused of threatening the woman by pressing his Taser on her forehead.