A police officer put a fleeing driver and members of the public at risk when he chased a fleeing driver at speeds of up to 95 km/h on the wrong side of the road.

Invercargill police used illegal and unjustified excessive force by letting a police dog bite and drag a suspected burglar for almost a minute, an IPCA probe found.

An investigation into the police response to the Roast Busters scandal will be ready within two to three months, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.

A teenager who stole a car, got involved in a police chase before smashing head-on into another car caused the accident that killed him, an independent watchdog finds.

Police investigations into the death of an Otago remand prisoner have been stepped up following the involvement of New Zealand's police watchdog in the case.

Should police investigate police? There are new demands for independent inquiries after claims of alleged police brutality.

A man whose son was shot by police doesn't want further weapons available to officers.

For the second time, a notorious drink-driver will be allowed to have a brand new identity in a fresh town.

A North Shore officer leaked secret information from the police computer network to his wife in a bid to help her win a custody scrap with her ex.

A woman's family claim she was denied hospital attention while in custody at the Rotorua Police Station, despite bleeding heavily after a miscarriage.

A former police officer has been jailed for two years and four months for lying in his evidence about a road accident five years ago.

A family shared hugs, smiles and tears of joy last night as their five-year fight for justice finally ended in victory.

Scott Watson's father says he was hoping for a better outcome from a review of the investigation into the controversial 1999 case.

Cops are being told "anything goes" when it comes to protecting themselves against dangerous and violent offenders.