Police watchdog says a plan related to unlicensed Maori drivers wasn't discriminatory, just badly worded.

A video of the incident at a Christchurch gym this week sparked an allegation of police brutality.

A police response to an aggravated burglary in which a man died after he was Tasered, shot and beaten has been labelled "unplanned and uncoordinated".

Police failed to responsibly handle a sexual assault complaint made against a hospital security guard, an IPCA report has found.

Complaints about bad language and bullying are just some of the reasons for disciplinary actions against some Southern district police officers.

A NZ principal, due take the helm of one of the UK's most prestigious schools, will have to return home to defend allegations he assaulted his ex-wife.

A police dog handler whose animal bit a suspected criminal, who turned out to be an innocent man relieving himself in a car park, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

A top principal has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his ex-wife in a private prosecution she has launched against him.

Police broke the law and breached the human rights of hundreds of people when they blocked a Chch street for seven hours to check 200 cars, the IPCA has ruled.

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.