Police radio
29 Sep 2020 10:08am News:
Southern

Police seek witnesses to Edendale crash

Wyndham and Mataura Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash that occured on the the Edendale Woodlands Highway (SH1) near Edendale last night. Emergency services received a report of the crash... More

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29 Sep 2020 10:01am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police acknowledge and accept IPCA findings

Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to the use of force against a woman in police custody in Tauranga in June 2019. The IPCA found... More

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29 Sep 2020 9:29am News:
Canterbury

Name release - Ashburton fatal crash

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Ashburton on Saturday. He was Robert William Kauika, 69, of Ashburton. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The... More

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Night CBD
28 Sep 2020 7:51pm News:
Waikato

Hamilton Police disappointed after weekend alcohol-related disorder

Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: Hamilton Police are disappointed after widespread alcohol-related disorder incidents in the city centre in the early hours of... More

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Crash - 2 (sign on car)
28 Sep 2020 4:11pm News:
Tasman

Police investigating SH 6 Whangamoa crash requesting help from public

Tasman Police investigating the fatal crash on SH 6 Whangamoa yesterday afternoon are asking for help from the public. One person died in the crash, with two other people suffering serious to critical... More

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Trial or adoption of new policing technology - Police Manual chapter

In September 2020 NZ Police released a specific policy around the use of emergent technology.

The policy provides guidance for staff who are given opportunities to use or test new technology, and outlines the steps required to be taken before new technology can be trialled or introduced.

It also applies in situations where extra functionality is being added to an existing technology.