Police
'No issue' with National - Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on his resignation
Watch: Politicians react as Coster's resignation announced, he will head the new social investment agency. Audio
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigns
The Police Commissioner Andy Coster is leaving the force to head up the government's new Social Investment Agency. Coster spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police arrest smugglers behind NZ's largest cocaine shipment
It's taken police two years to arrest the smugglers they say are behind the largest cocaine shipment in New Zealand's history. Detective Inspector Thomas Gollan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Four people hospitalised following Taranaki car crash off bridge into river
Two people are in a serious condition and another two are in a moderate condition.
One dead, two critical after linked incidents in Rotorua
A homicide investigation has begun after a woman was found dead, and two others found at a different address in a critical condition.
Man charged with Nelson kidnapping could face more charges
A man charged with kidnapping in Nelson has been remanded for a second time without plea, while police continue to investigate.
Former police negotiator on release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Former New Zealand police negotiator Lance Burdett says international negotiations are long and complex, having to go through many steps and people before a resolution. Burdett spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Thirty arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Hamilton on Saturday night
It was a "significantly" higher number of arrests compared to a normal Saturday night.
Police begin to pull back on social harm callouts
A new system means police will not respond to some 111 calls.
Police testing new way of weighing up risk on 111 calls
Police have begun testing a new way of weighing up harms and risks when they take emergency 111 calls, that will see fewer officer responses to social harm calls. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Gang search clause a step too far
The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with law makers. Audio
Young child killed in fatal Māngere house fire
A police spokesperson said a scene examination was taking place at the house on Sunday.
One killed in West Coast two-vehicle crash
The driver of one of the cars died at the scene, and the other was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
Death at illegal street racing events 'only a matter of time'
An "evil" criminal element combined with the social media "sensationalism factor" are contributing to increasing violence, police say.
Police to deploy 500 extra officers
Police have detailed where the planned 500 extra police officers will be deployed, including 160 for Community Beat Teams and 77 to focus on gangs. Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Revealed: Police accessed second facial recognition tool
Police say staff connected to Facecheck.ID 274 times simply to look into the tool, rather than use it. Audio
Police access controversial online facial recognition website
Police staff have had unauthorised access to a controversial online facial recognition website described by its critics as "stalkerware by design". Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Explainer: What is a gang patch and what will happen when they are banned?
Police say gang patches are a license to print money. But what counts as gang insignia, and what will police be able to about them under the new law?
Watch: Police allege Comancheros were funding 'military-style' training for members
A total 137 charges have been laid against the gang's members and associates after a three-year probe.