Crime Statistics
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
Police Māori strategy vaguely familiar
The timing of the launch of the new Māori policing strategy - which has the same name of one launched seven years ago that achieved nothing - has raised eyebrows. Audio
Simon Bridges' crime stat claims don't add up - ex-National MP
The head of the government's justice reform panel is questioning claims from the National Party that serious crime is on the rise. Audio
Crime stats
The president of the Police Association Chris Cahill discusses the latest crime statistics and what they mean for Police resourcing. Audio
Police concerned at national crime spike
Police are worried about a spike in crime in New Zealand, with the latest statistics showing a rise in the number of burglaries, assaults and robberies.