Police
Lois Tolley murder case unravelled due to poor practice
Evidence was inadmissible because of issues with the way man was interviewed, police watchdog finds.
Officer sent character reference for sex offender from work email
A review found the sergeant breached the code of conduct by sending the reference from his work email.
Cordons block roads in South Taranaki as police attend 'pre-planned operation'
Police have put in cordons in place in South Taranaki while they attend what is being described as a "pre-planned operation".
More sexual assault victims making police reports, data reveals
The proportion of adult sexual assault victims making police reports has more than quadrupled since 2018, and a victims' advocate is crediting the Me Too movement.
Pedestrian struck by car in Christchurch dies
The man was hit by the car in the suburb of Halswell last Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, A former All Black says the controversial collision game is allowing influencers and organisers to make money off head injuries and concussions, New Zealand's privacy commissioner… Audio
Police investigating report of assault on hospital worker
Police are investigating a report of a Christchurch Hospital worker being assaulted on Monday night - the second assault on a hospital worker in the space of a week. Health NZ regional deputy chief… Audio
Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Audio
Retailers relieved at police commissioner's clarification
An internal police memo told staff not to investigate crimes under a certain dollar value, but commissioner Richard Chambers has scrapped the controversial directive.
Fighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to police
The man is understood to be a senior Mongrel Mob member who was wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the… Audio
'Wrong': PM lays into police shoplifting directive
The Police Commissioner says the instructions were "unhelpful" and Christopher Luxon says they were "not appropriate", after confusion about how police would treat retail theft. Audio
Police Commissioner slams shoplifting directive
The Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful". National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Retail group relieved police petty crime change not 'hard and fast rule'
A recent memo told staff not to bother with shoplifting allegations under $500, but police say it's not a firm policy. Audio
Four injured after multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1
A person has been flown to Whanganui Base Hospital in a critical condition.
Man charged with murder of three-year-old Northland girl
The man will appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
'Straight-out thuggery' event catches police attention
Police say they want to speak to the organisers of the 'King of the Streets' tournament. Audio
Former deputy police boss 'strongly denies' inappropriate firearms vetting allegations
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop amid a four-month investigation by the IPCA and police.
'Dangerous and, frankly, stupid' - Police fear as dirt bikes illegally taken on footpaths
At least two people have been injured by riders using dirt bikes illegally on roads, footpaths and parks.
