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New Zealand Bill of Rights

Date Published: 
August 2024

This chapter summarises the rights protected by NZBORA and outlines Police obligations under NZBORA. NZBORA applies to many policing activities and it imposes specific obligations on police officers.

School Community Policing

Date Published: 
December 2023

This policy outlines how Police partner with schools and their communities to prevent crime and victimisation, and to take every opportunity to prevent harm.

IPCA Ruling
14 Dec 2023 10:09am News:
National News

Police acknowledge IPCA's parliament protest findings

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority, in relation to complaints received about the protest and occupation at Parliament in 2022. More

8 min read
Graduates and trainers of the Patrol Dog course December 2023
13 Dec 2023 4:03pm News:
National News

May the paws be with you – eight Police dog teams graduate

The newly graduated dog teams are heading to Northland, Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Waikato Districts. More

4 min read
Police shoulder patch
13 Dec 2023 12:21pm News:
National News

You’re not alone these holidays - Ehara ko koe me tō kōtahi i ēnei hararei

If you, or somebody you know, needs help we want to ensure you receive the right support. More

4 min read
Operational dog - day
13 Dec 2023 12:10pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police dog tracks alleged offenders two kilometres before arrests

Two youths have been taken into custody after a burglary and fleeing driver event in Takanini. More

1 min read
Police radio on shoulder
11 Dec 2023 6:15pm News:
Tasman

Police welcome verdicts in relation to historic sexual offending

A man has been found guilty for multiple historical sexual offences at Gloriavale. More

2 min read
Back view of some of the group paddling in the wakas.
11 Dec 2023 3:41pm TenOne Magazine

He waka eke noa

We're all in this together - another successful Blue Light Waka Adventure. More

4 min read
11 Dec 2023 10:51am News:
Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police catching drink drivers morning, noon and night

The number of impaired drivers Police in the Bay of Plenty have been catching is alarming. More

2 min read
Some of the items seized during Operation Bear.
8 Dec 2023 3:54pm News:
Tasman

“Southern swarm” takedown, further arrests as part of Operation Bear

Police have arrested five people including one Killer Beez gang member, and seized cash and drugs as Operation Bear continues. More

2 min read