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South Auckland police chase should have been abandoned - IPCA
Two police officers who were chasing a stolen car in south Auckland disregarded the rules for pursuits, the police watchdog has found.
Breath-testing checkpoint used to target euthanasia advocates
Police have confirmed they used a breath-testing checkpoint to target people who attended a euthanasia meeting in Lower Hutt.
Teen should never have been left alone in bath - watchdog
A teenager with disabilities who drowned at a care facility in 2014 should never have been left alone, the public health watchdog has found.
Man fleeing police dies after jumping off Auckland Harbour Bridge
A wanted man who died after jumping from the Auckland Harbour Bridge had led officers on a 40 minute chase across Auckland, police say. Video
Myers Park fatal police shooting justified - IPCA
Police were justified in fatally shooting an unarmed man in Auckland's Myers Park but made mistakes that contributed to the confrontation, the police watchdog says.
Cordon still up after Hamilton police shooting
A police raid that ended with officers fatally shooting a 36-year-old Hamilton man happened in a matter of minutes, a local business owner says. Video, Audio
Police didn't use excessive force on crushed hand man
Police who crushed the hand of a man being arrested outside a Hamilton nightclub last year have been cleared by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Harsher penalties won't stop police chases - experts
Government plans to increase the penalties for drivers who flee from police won't work, experts say - with some concerned it might actually encourage risky behaviour.
Police pursuits need overhaul - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is urging police to review their policy on chasing fleeing drivers, saying too many young people are dying. Audio
IPCA: Not enough money for all complaints
Financial constraints are preventing the Independent Police Conduct Authority from investigating all complaints of excessive force, it says. Audio
IPCA to forego investigations due to funding constraints
The police watchdog - IPCA - have had to forego investigating some complaints of excessive force by Police because of financial constraints. Audio
Police officer who grabbed boy's throat still employed
Police say an officer censured for grabbing a 15-year-old by the throat and lifting him off the ground is still employed, but has taken leave without pay.
Inquiry into teen's death inadequate - IPCA
The mother of a teenager who drowned in a bath in respite care says the caregiver who was looking after him should have her name made public. Audio
Police officers to face random drug tests
The police expect to start random drug and alcohol tests for officers in certain roles from next year.
Police at fault in 60 percent of police car crashes
New figures show police staff were to blame in 500 out of just over 800 police car crashes in the past year.
Officers should have got man medical help
The police watchdog has found officers failed to get medical help for a semi-conscious, intoxicated prisoner for nine hours after he was first taken into custody.
Officers told man to drop weapon - witness
A witness to the police shooting of a man in Motueka yesterday says officers repeatedly asked the man to drop the firearm he was carrying.
Man shot by police in Motueka named
A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in a stand-off with police in Motueka. Audio
IPCA rules police illegally held a family
Police watchdog the IPCA has ruled that officers held a family including a young baby illegally in a patrol car and a paddy wagon - but there's no sign they'll get an apology. Audio
Police watchdog clears police over John Banks case
The police watchdog says the police investigation into John Banks' electoral return was robust and without interference. Audio
