Police
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
Man threatening parent and child fatally shot by police
A man was fatally shot by police on the afternoon of Thursday February 15 after fleeing a police stop and threatening a parent and child with a firearm.
Police say they stopped the man just after… Audio
Warning over police plan to pull back from mental heath callouts
It's unclear which agencies would be able to step into the gap, The Mental Health Foundation says.
Police Minister makes no promises on 111 call changes
Mark Mitchell has had advice on updating the 111 emergency call system but won't commit to changes by the next election.
Flawed 111 system causing deaths - police documents
In one example, a woman was stabbed to death by a partner who overheard her making a 111 call.
Helen Gregory homicide: 52-year-old woman charged with murder
A 52-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with last month's murder of Wellington woman Helen Gregory.