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Police bullying 'widespread' in organisation - senior officer
A serving senior police officer has come forward to RNZ to back up claims that bullying in the police force is serious, endemic and happening now.
IPCA to do its own probe into bullying claims
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is launching an investigation into allegations of bullying and related issues within the police.
Police told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal action
Police have told a whistleblower to retract his statements to RNZ about being bullied or face legal action.
Police announce independent review into bullying
Police Commissioner Mike Bush has announced an independent review of how police address complaints of bullying.
Wairoa police shooting: 'This could have had a very tragic outcome'
It was sheer luck no one was hurt when someone fired at a police officer's front door on Saturday night, says Acting Eastern district commander Iain Chapman.
Police bullying claims: AOS member 'feared' for his safety during training
A former member of the Armed Offenders Squad was told he could be the victim of an accident during a firearms training session he was leading. Video
Speeding truckies can now be caught by upgraded cameras - police
Until recently static speed cameras haven't been able to distinguish between cars and trucks which have a lower open-road speed limit. Audio
'Two sides to every story': Minister responds to police bullying claims
Police Minister Stuart Nash says bullying isn't acceptable within the police, but he's cautious about commenting on 90 cases now reported to RNZ.
Accused murderer driven around in Porsche by undercover police
An accused murderer was driven around in a Porsche Cayenne and exposed to significant sums of money during an undercover police operation which led to his confession.
Low meth price prompts fears of more harmful use
Methamphetamine's record low price of $450 a gram in North Island main centres indicates more is being brought into the country than ever before, a researcher says. Audio
Bullying in the police: Victim reveals identity and wants 'to see change'
A former detective who has worked with the British army and British police says he never experienced bullying like he experienced in New Zealand.
Murder trial: Crown tries to prove goats screaming, not human
Was it a cry for help, or was it a goat? That was the question being asked in a murder trial at the High Court in Wellington yesterday.
Bullying in the police: Victim asked if she had 'period troubles'
A victim of bullying in the police was asked by a senior sergeant whether her complaints could be put down to her period.
Gun buyback: Hundreds apply for permits to keep banned firearms
More than 400 people have applied for permits to keep now banned firearms since the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Bullying in the police: Victims say complaints system lets them down
Senior managers in the police are failing to properly declare conflicts of interest when dealing with complaints of bullying and harassment, according to more than 50 victims and witnesses.
Bullying in the police: 'It absolutely destroys you'
A former constable had suicidal thoughts because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police.
Bullying in police impacting on public too, says former officer
Bullying within police has had a serious impact on the staff themselves and it's also impacting victims of crime, a former detective says.
Bullying in the police 'mental abuse' - officer
Bullying remains widespread throughout the police little more than a decade after a commission of inquiry into the organisation's culture, victims say.
$850m Transmission Gully completion delays likely
New Zealand Transport Agency said delays to some "critical construction" of the project meant they have to reassess the May 2020 opening date.
Mosque shootings fast-track new $4.6m police body armour
The police are fast-tracking the rollout of new-and-improved body armour as a result of the Christchurch Mosque shootings.
Poor gun storage 'incredibly concerning' - police
A random sample looking at the security of stolen firearms showed 32 percent were taken from unattended vehicles, most of which were left unlocked. Audio
Police to replace poorly rated roster system for emergency call handlers
Police emergency call handlers' current roster system, which has been previously called a failure, is set to get an overhaul.
Simon Bridges says EV uptake too slow
The National Party is criticising the Government's uptake of electric vehicles into its fleet, saying it's taking too long. Audio
Govt's new road safety strategy: What you need to know
The government is proposing a new road safety strategy called Road to Zero, aiming to cut road deaths by 40 percent in the next decade. Video
Ex-NZTA boss criticised in independent report
The former boss of the New Zealand Transport Agency's (NZTA) high-tech innovation arm has been heavily criticised in a report on his work.