Mike Bush
Police commissioner welcomes new phase in meth battle
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says meth is still a very serious issue in New Zealand. He wants to dismantle these organised crime groups. Audio
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer goes on attack after police comments
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has gone on the attack after police yesterday acknowledged Teina Pora's innocence and named Malcolm Rewa as they man they believe murdered Susan Burdett. Audio
Police Commissioner recognises Pora's innocence
Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, has recognised Teina Pora's innocence and has named the man he believes did it - serial rapist Malcolm Rewa. Audio
Police Commissioner details response to big meth shipments
Police investigating the huge meth haul in Kaitaia have just announed another arrest in this case. Audio
Major Police operation underway in Bay of Plenty
We spoke to Police Commissioner Mike Bush a few minutes ago -- he confirmed the offender is still in the house. Audio
Police commissioner defends current pursuit policy
The Police are again under pressure to review their policy around fleeing drivers after the deaths of three teenagers in the past month. Audio
Maori should not be given preferential treatment
The Police Commissioner has no idea how many times officers may have given unlicenced Maori drivers preferential treatment, and not fined them. Audio
Multiple failings by police investigating teen sex ring
The police watchdog has found the Waitemata's Child Protection Team failed to properly investigate a teenage sex ring in which girls as young as 13 were sexually violated. Audio
Zero tolerance message confusing - Mike Bush
The police issued just 14 tickets for being up to four kilometres over the speed limit during the holiday period, with the police commissioner admitting their zero tolerance message was confusing. Audio
Police Phillip Smith news conference Part 1* (+8 dB)
The police are holding a news conference where Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Burgess spells out the options for getting fugitive Phillip Smith back to New Zealand. Audio
Police Commissioner on Phillip John Smith
Police Commissioner Bush Mike Bush speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Prisons suspend temporary releases after Phillip Smith escape
Prisons have suspended all temporary releases for the next fortnight in the wake of the convicted murderer and child molester Philip John Smith's flight to Brazil. Audio
Police standup regarding Phillip Smith's escape
Listen to the police conference about Phillip Smith's escape Audio
Manhunt goes on as fugitive killer in touch with his lawyer
As the international man hunt continues, it's emerged the fugitive killer and child molester Phillip John Smith has today told his lawyer in New Zealand his victims have nothing to fear. Audio
Police Commissioner rejects calls for armed officers
The Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, is rejecting calls by his officers for the right to routinely carry guns. Audio
Tame Iti responds to police apology, says there is forgiveness
Tuhoe leaders say most of the community is ready to move on after police apologised for their conduct during the Urewera raids. Audio
Police apologise for illegal actions in Tuhoe raids
The Police have apologised to the people of Tuhoe for illegal roadblocks and detentions while still maintaining that the Urewera raids were 'necessary'. Audio
Police Commissioner stands by public apology on Hutton eulogy
The new Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, says his public apology to Arthur Allan Thomas is enough and he won't be putting it in writing to the Thomas family. Audio
Police commissioner dodges questions on first day
The new Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, is not revealing details on how he plans to deal with recent controversial police operations. Audio