Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
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A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
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Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.
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Police said the evacuation was a precaution after they were alerted about 1.20pm
Sudden death at Wellington property understood to be a baby
One resident said he had been told by another occupant a baby had died.
No regrets for Police Minister over past criticism of Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
Mitchell didn't approve of Coster's policing by consent approach.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
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Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
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'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job
Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
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Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained
The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.
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Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
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Police say they are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder.
NZ Police to reduce social harm callouts in new triage system
Police have long since claimed to be overwhelmed by social harm calls.
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged
Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Under-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying ruling
The IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.
Police name victim of fatal Levin assault as homicide investigation continues
Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.
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The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.
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Driver fleeing police lost two tyres during spiking, kept going on his rims
The car was initially seen driving at more than double the 50km/h limit.