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Top cop initiates review to prevent misuse of police tech
Richard Chambers says he wants to safeguard police systems from inappropriate use.
The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud OT out of $2m
Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working property manager. Her husband ran a construction company. No-one knew they were married.
Police watchdog reveals their role in Jevon McSkimming investigation
The former deputy commissioner resigned on Monday amid a four-month investigation by the IPCA and police.
'High expectations': Police Commissioner speaks out after porn found on deputy's computer
Jevon McSkimming resigned on Monday amid a four-month investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police.
Porn found on police computer of former deputy commissioner
McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful police officer. Audio
Resigned before he could be dismissed: Deputy Police Commissioner gone
Police Minister says 'allegations of a very serious nature' recently came to light, separate to the criminal investigation.
Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder landlord granted parole
He is set to be released next month.
'Internal employment process' under way at Firearms Safety Authority
Concerns were raised by staff.
Police justified in shooting at man who killed two at Auckland construction site, IPCA finds
In 2023, Matu Tangi Matua Reid killed two colleagues and wounded many more.
'Mastermind' of multi-million dollar drug ring jailed for 11 years
The Christchurch man got drugs from an overseas supplier codenamed 'Pinnokkio'.
Deputy police commissioner still on leave, four months after suspension
Jevon McSkimming is under investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and the New Zealand Police.
'Very surprised': More than 300 new cops not assessed on swimming
The Police Commissioner told RNZ he was disappointed by the higher number the review uncovered.
'Urgent review' needed after mental health patient's second killing
The Chief Victims Advisor says it is "pretty hard to see how this could be any worse".
Released patient kills for second time
Secrecy shrouds the identity of man who has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
Family wants answers over mother's murder by mental health patient
Faye Phelps' daughter was shocked to learn the man her mother employed had been living at Hillmorton Hospital. Audio
'It breaks my heart': Kyle Whorrall's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of the US student who died after being attacked at a bus stop says it's "such a waste" of a gifted person's life.
Police find phone used to set up Miramar homicide victim in alleged robbery gone wrong
RNZ can reveal the victim is believed to have been set up by someone he had been messaging regarding a transaction.
'I'm innocent': Baby Ru's mum speaks about day her son was killed
The defenceless little boy, two days shy of celebrating his second birthday, suffered blunt force trauma so severe it fractured his skull and led to his death in 2023.