Police staffer facing nearly 40 charges including rape and kidnapping
This includes one case involving a police staffer who is before the courts on 39 charges, including three…
Lawyer convicted of assault on his 12-year-old son which left him hospitalised
Court documents obtained by RNZ detail the offending which occurred in April 2022. The summary of facts said…
Mt Eden Prison to be reviewed after ‘significant changes and challenges’
“The Corrections system has historically been designed around managing sentenced prisoners. Significant changes to the remand population have…
At least 10 police staff face criminal charges after anti-corruption investigation
In May, RNZ requested under the Official Information Act the total number of cases investigated by the NIU…
Officer charged with stealing police-issued gun
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Sexual violence groups seek police review of cases tied to former detective – NZ Herald
Sexual violence groups seek police review of cases tied to former detective NZ HeraldFormer cop steps down from charitable…
Son of slain Kiwi courier on the run in Tonga after dad allegedly killed by US hitman – NZ Herald
Son of slain Kiwi courier on the run in Tonga after dad allegedly killed by US hitman NZ HeraldSon…
More than 30 police staff investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Figures released by NZ Police reveal that as of June 18 there were 271 open investigations involving 325…
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to re-sit tests – NZTA
On Monday, an NZTA spokesperson told Checkpoint the agency would begin contacting affected drivers this week. “Affected drivers…
Sexual assault, child protection cases reopened amid senior police officer concerns
In a statement sent to RNZ, Assistant Commissioner District Support Tusha Penny said concerns were raised in May…
Caregiver jailed for raping elderly woman and sexually assaulting another named
Crown prosecutor Courtney Martyn told the court that aside from sexual offending by family members against other family…
Some Victim Support staff ‘horrified’ by CEO’s response to workplace culture concerns
One, who has worked at Victim Support for several years, told RNZ they earlier reported being “bullied and…