1 Aug 2013 12:34pm News:
Central

Update 1 — Taihape stabbings investigation

Police have now located and spoken with the man that was believed to have been at the scene when the stabbings took place. Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Forlong, officer in charge of the... More

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1 Aug 2013 8:54am News:
Central

Police investigating triple stabbing in Taihape

Police have launched an investigation after a triple stabbing occurred in Taihape yesterday (31 July) afternoon. Police were notified about the incident at around 2:30pm after a man presented himself... More

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The dogged duo of Ben and Ponch
1 Aug 2013 7:29am News:
Waikato

Waikato pair barking mad on crime

Having a partner who's barking mad on crime was a major factor in a Waikato officer earning two prestigious awards, presented at the Hamilton Police Station on Tuesday. Constable Ben Turner of the... More

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31 Jul 2013 10:59pm News:
National News

Police response to 3rd Degree programme

Statement from Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Burgess Police acknowledge the courage of the victim of Malcolm Rewa who spoke to the 3 rd Degree programme tonight. We can assure her and all of Rewa’s... More

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31 Jul 2013 5:27pm News:
Central

New Plymouth Police appealing for information after abduction and sexual assault

New Plymouth Police are still keen to hear from anyone that may have any information relating to the abduction and sexual assault of a young woman in Waitara on Thursday, 18 July. Between 3:00am to 3... More

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31 Jul 2013 3:47pm News:
Southern

Victim Demonstrates Forgiveness

Invercargill Police have given the alleged offender a formal written warning in relation to an incident in which an Invercargill taxi driver was allegedly the subject of racial abuse. The incident... More

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31 Jul 2013 3:33pm News:
Canterbury

Car seat risks concern Police and Plunket

Canterbury Police say they are concerned at the number of children in cars who are at risk of injury because of unsafe or incorrectly installed car seats. During a two-week campaign this month, Police... More

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Evaluation of the Kia Kaha Anti-Bullying Programme for Students in Years 5-8

This report describes an evaluation of the Kia Kaha Anti-bullying programme for students in years 5 – 8. Kia Kaha is an Anti-bullying programme developed by the New Zealand Police and originally released in 1992. The programme utilises a whole-school approach to improve the culture of schools and reduce bullying.

The programme is delivered by teachers and Police Education Officers (PEOs) through classroom curricula and activities with the students.

Planning for more Police in Counties Manukau, 2009

Counties Manukau District (CMD) policing operates in a difficult and complex environment. Policing results on a wide range of key indicators are below the national average and Government has committed to providing 300 additional staff to the district. In recognition of this, the Deputy Commissioner: Operations has initiated a planning process to ensure Police management and staff are best placed to utilise the additional resources and deliver on the high expectations the public rightly have of their police.