Police
Please help find a cockatoo that says "hello darling"
Staff at an Upper Hutt Wildlife reserve are devastated after the alleged theft of its "loving and talkative" Cockatoo 'Pepper' Staglands staff believe the 6-year-old sulphur crested cockatoo was taken… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Audio
Gang patch ban: 'Subtle adaptations' of insignia already being seen
Gang members are already changing their insignia to get around the law that came into effect overnight. Audio
'Good to be home': New NZ Police Commissioner reveals priorities
Richard Chambers is replacing outgoing commissioner Andrew Coster.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 November 2024
In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the… Audio
Commuters told to expect disruptions as hīkoi heads to Parliament
Wellington commuters have been told to prepare for significant travel disruptions on Tuesday morning as tens-of-thousands arrive for hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Superintendent Corrie Parnell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Police call for evidence, footage connected to violent Lower Hutt robbery
Police are appealing for the public's help to catch masked offenders they say assaulted a Lower Hutt dairy owner on Sunday night.
Man rescued from tree after getting stuck during police pursuit
The man swam away from officers across a river, but ran into trouble back on dry land, police say.
Bill to stop foreign interference introduced to Parliament
The bill introduces new offences to criminalise covert, deceptive, corruptive or coercive activities on behalf of a foreign power to intentionally or recklessly harm the country.
Planned extremist security alert system scrapped despite police warnings
Police warned their minister that ditching an extremist alert system risked leaving them and security agencies unable to prevent a terrorist act. Audio
Police warned Minister over ditching extremist alert system
Briefings show police warned their Minister that ditching an extremist alert system risked leaving them and security agencies unable to prevent a terrorist act. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Drivers asked to avoid SH1 area north of Wellington, after crash
Police are asking drivers in Wellington to avoid the Paekakariki off-ramp area, on State Highway 1, Transmission Gully, after a serious crash.
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban: Assistant Commissioner
The Assistant Commissioner of police says he's confident officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 4: "Te Tiriti Party" (Parts 1 & 2) – Veronica Tawhai
Seeking clarity on the Treaty of Waitangi? This episode is for you! Sharp-witted and knowledgeable, Veronica Tawhai is a leading figure in Tiriti education and indigenous-rights advocacy. Video
Gang patches in public won't be tolerated under new laws, police say
The new laws will come into effect on 21 November.
Police to monitor hīkoi opposing Treaty Principles bill
Police have set up a 'Major Operations Centre' to monitor the national hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles bill. Superintendent Kelly Ryan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man dies after police interaction at Auckland City Mission site
After officers arrived to speak to the man, he fell and "suffered a serious head injury", acting superintendent says.
SH1 reopens after south Auckland crash
Auckland's Southern Motorway has reopened after a serious crash on Saturday near the suburb of Conifer Grove in Manukau.
Police seize $11m from gangs in ten months
Auckland police have seized over $11 million worth of assets from gangs since January more than four times what was seized in the same period last year.
