Police
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.
Arthur's Pass SH73 reopens after crash
Arthur's Pass, between Canterbury and the West Coast has reopened near the Waimakariri River bridge, after a crash.
One dead after glider crash at Nelson Lakes
A person has been killed after a glider crash at Lake Station airstrip, police say.
Fire at Palmerston North pub under control
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at the Cloverlea Tavern in Palmerston North, but will be there overnight hunting out the last hotspots.
Police appeal for sightings of missing woman last seen in Māngere
The 23-year-old's family are increasingly concerned for Cortney, who has not been seen since 7 February.
Dunedin flat supplied with 280 bottles alcoholic lemonade
Dunedin Police are making enquiries after a liquor company supplied hundreds of bottles of alcoholic lemonade to a student flat in Castle Street in exchange for promotion on social media. The… Video, Audio
