Anxious time for police in South
Southern police face an uncertain couple of months.
Southern police face an uncertain couple of months.
A 44-year-old man was arrested after allegedly holding a knife to a woman's throat in front of her 12-year-old child on Saturday night.
More police safety orders are being issued in Dunedin each year to combat domestic violence, harassment and intimidation.
Dozens of people have been contacted by Dunedin police after leaving valuables in plain sight in their cars.
With more than 5000 ''likes'' in about five months, the Dunedin police Facebook page is proving to be a valuable tool, police say.
A Police Association survey highlighting concern over frontline resources and cuts to non-sworn staff has been dismissed by Police Minister Anne Tolley.
New Zealand Police say protocol was responsible for the delay in notifying a Dunedin mother of the death of her Dunedin-born son in a Thai apartment complex.
Two police cars have been torched in suspected arson attacks in Lyttelton overnight.
One of Auckland's top police officers is being investigated by fellow police.