Most people satisfied with police: Survey
Most New Zealanders trust the police according to a new survey.
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Police appoint boss of organised crime agency
Detective Superintendent Malcolm Burgess has been provisionally appointed director of the police agency dealing with organised and financial crime.
'Bizarre' slow police chase ends after two hours
A slow-speed police drama in Waikato ended after two hours today when a stolen tow truck ground to a halt after two of its tyres were shredded by police spikes.
`Disaster waiting to happen' 12 teens in van; driver (16) charged
Police are appalled an allegedly drunk 16-year-old schoolboy drove a van carrying 11 other young people on a "booze cruise" in Oamaru on Saturday night.
22 police staff on charges
Southern police to get Tasers
Frontline police in the Southern district will soon be using Tasers, with more than 250 officers expected to be trained to use the stun-guns.
Police accept failings over cell death
Police accept they failed in the care of a woman who died in a Dunedin police cell two years ago, and have implemented changes.
Police to get more firearm training if needed
Police first responders will be trained to use firearms while later responders will be trained to use batons and pepper spray under proposed changes, say police.