Police recruits graduate in Auckland as force faces scrutiny
The ceremonial event comes after a week of turmoil for police. A damning report released this week by…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Central Hawke’s Bay: Blackhead Beach pāua bust – man throws his catch into the sea as police inspect it
They then did a search of the vehicle and found a pistol and ammunition, which he is set…
More than 100 police officers still working despite investigation over false breath tests
Regarding the falsified tests, Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers said: “What these staff have done is, either…
Manurewa raid: Teen bitten by police dog as officers arrest two, seize firearm
The 16-year-old fled on foot to a nearby address, but a police dog tracked his whereabouts and bit…
Police name driver killed in Whangārei crash as critical investigation continues
Police have not responded to the Northern Advocate’s attempt to clarify what that means as earlier media reporting…
I Am a Doctor: Waikato cancer doctor stars in NZ documentary series
Sathiyakumar said his grandfather went through “quite a turbulent journey” before the cancer took his life. “I was…
Doug Martin death: Former Buccaneers running back died in custody, police say
The statement said police had been in contact with Martin’s family since the incident. “The family has requested…
Outgoing police union boss Chris Cahill delivers grave mental health warning in final speech
True to form, Cahill did not shy away from sharing his thoughts on current pressures facing police and…
Fisheries officers catch two Gisborne fishermen with 157 undersized pāua
Cooper said the daily pāua limit was five per person. “This is in place to ensure sustainability. “People…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
There are now concerns that some drivers given pass marks may not have met the required threshold during…