Police
Carpark crypto robberies at supermarkets
Wellington police are investigating two aggravated robberies that took place at New World supermarket car parks in the capital.
Police spend night visiting dozens of petrol stations
The patrols come after a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries in the past week.
Petrol station robberies across Auckland could be connected - Police
Police say a spate of petrol stations robberies across Auckland could be connected. There have been 5 such aggravated robberies in the city since Sunday; in Western Springs, Green Bay, Papatoetoe… Audio
Supreme Court case raises questions of police powers, lawyer says
The case raises deep question about the limits of police powers, privacy, and fundamental human rights, Mahia Tamiefuna's lawyer says.
Man missing from Horowhenua might be in Auckland - police
Gary Ingram "could be in the Muriwai or Turangi area" after last being seen in Levin, police say.
Police illegally stopped car because of man's facial tattoos
Officers also used inappropriate force to arrest the man, the police watchdog says, but are still on the job.
Supreme court to decide whether police can take street pictures of people
The country's highest court is to weigh in on whether police officers are allowed to take pictures of people on the street, without permission.
The Supreme Court will hear the matter on Wednesday and… Audio
Murder charge laid after stabbing in Mangamuka
A man has been charged with murder in relation to a homicide in the Far North on Sunday night.
Search for missing tramper resumes in Tararua Forest Park
The search is continuing for a 72-year-old man who went missing while hiking in the Tararua Ranges.
Former Labour Police Minister wanted to go further on gang assets crack down
A former police minister in the last Labour government says he wanted his party to go further in its bid to crack down on gangs' assets.
The new National-led coalition is banning gang patches in… Audio
Govt pushing ahead with ban on gang patches and insignia
The government's pushing ahead with a law to ban gang patches and insignia in public places. Police will have the power to disperse gang members immediately and prevent them meeting up for seven days… Audio
Angle grinder, weights bought after alleged murder of Sydney couple - police
Police divers have been called in to help at a new crime scene as details emerge of purchases made shortly after the men disappeared.
NSW police still searching for bodies of murdered couple
Police in New South Wales are still searching for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
A police officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with their murder.
He presented… Audio
Police Commissioner on gang patch ban
The Government is progressing a ban on gang patches this week, even though the policy's legality and enforceability are unclear.
The coalition will introduce legislation to Parliament to outlaw gang… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on banning gang patches
The government is charging ahead with plans to crack down on gangs, banning gang patches in public with a five thousand dollar fine for those caught wearing one.
Legislation to be introduced this… Audio
Labour accuses government of playing 'wardrobe police' over gang patch ban
The Labour party is accusing the government of making officers play "wardrobe police" over gang patches worn in public.
Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gang patches to be outlawed in coalition's law and order crackdown
It will soon be illegal for people to wear gang patches in public.
The coalition is introducing a suite of tougher police and justice policies, as part of its 100-day plan. It says changes, like… Audio
Police warning about alcohol harm ahead of O-Week
They want "everybody to have a good time while keeping themselves and others safe".
Eagle helicopter used in arrests of two fleeing drivers
The Eagle helicopter has been used in arrests of two fleeing drivers in Auckland, police say.
Charges dropped after police pledge to improve safety for traffic camera operators
WorkSafe has dropped charges against the police after a traffic camera operator was injured in a car crash.
