$10,000 bill for hoax call response
A massive police callout in South Otago sparked by a hoax 111 call, involving allegations of serious child abuse, cost at least $10,000.
Police
RWC request not onerous: police
Top cop is brother of murder accused
The man accused of murdering his girlfriend on the Hauraki Plains eight years ago is the brother of a policeman who produces criminal profiles of serious offenders.
Needless call-out upsets police
Dunedin police are annoyed after a full-scale search and rescue mission was launched to find four people off the coast of Karitane, who were later found safe and sound at home.
Harassment 'despicable'
Police are disgusted at the harassment of an itinerant Dunedin woman.
Proactive policing working
Police pair still on full pay, case remains unresolved
Prank caller sparks armed police response
A prank caller who told police gunshots had been fired in the upmarket Auckland of Ponsonby is likely to face charges, police say.
New role for police boss
Officer denies killing motorbike rider while doing U-turn
A police officer has gone in trial for killing a motorcyclist as he did a U-turn to pursue a speeding driver.