11 Dec 2013 11:08am News:
Canterbury

UPDATE: One confirmed dead in North Canterbury helicopter crash

Police have confirmed that one person is deceased following a helicopter crash in North Canterbury this morning. The deceased was the pilot and sole occupant of a Robinson R22 helicopter which crashed... More

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11 Dec 2013 10:18am News:
Canterbury

Helicopter crash in North Canterbury

Emergency services are attending a helicopter crash in North Canterbury this morning. The crash occurred just before 9.30am this morning inland from State Highway 1 near Domett, south of Cheviot... More

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11 Dec 2013 9:35am News:
National News

Coppers on Choppers successful road trip concludes today at Wellington's Civic Square

Media Release – Coppers on Choppers The successful ‘Coppers on Choppers’ road trip comes to a conclusion this morning when the team is welcomed to Wellington’s Civic Square by Associate Minister of... More

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11 Dec 2013 7:28am News:
National News

Te Poi fatal closes highway between Tauranga and Hamilton

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Hamilton this morning are being told to expect delays following a fatal crash that has presented a number of challenges to responding emergency services... More

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Sergeant Darren Paki and Constable Adrian Cornwall on a patrol through the Square
10 Dec 2013 2:52pm News:
Central

Patrols of a two-wheeled kind

Palmerston North Community Policing Officers are taking to the streets on two wheels to help keep the community safe. The 'Cops on Bikes' initiative involves officers patrolling the community and the... More

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10 Dec 2013 2:48pm News:
National News

Media Advisory – Coppers on Choppers

Media are invited to Civic Square, 12pm, this Weds 11 th Dec to see the arrival of the ‘Coppers on Choppers’ team as their successful road trip comes to a conclusion. The road trip from Cape Rëinga to... More

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Have you seen this man? Paul Arber
10 Dec 2013 1:54pm News:
National News

Helicopter and boat join Hamilton search following new information

New information received from the public today has seen the Police operation to locate an Australian tennis coach, missing in Hamilton since Saturday night, focus on the Waikato River. Waikato Field... More

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10 Dec 2013 1:00pm News:
National News

Taser's deterrent effect highlighted in research

Police has today released comprehensive research data showing the Taser's success in de-escalating hundreds of threatening and violent situations, with one of the lowest injury rates of any tactical... More

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Tactical Options and Environment and Response Research Reports

The role of New Zealand Police’s Capability, Insights and Performance team (CIP) is research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of Police use of force and environmental risk. This is to provide accountability and assist evidence-based decision making, to improve police and public safety.

CIP produces regular research reports, including a series of annual Tactical Options Research Reports monitoring tactical options deployment i.e., handcuffs, empty hand tactics (physical force), OC spray (pepper spray), baton, TASER, dogs, and firearms.

10 Dec 2013 10:53am News:
Central

Missing person inquiry upgraded to homicide investigation

Manawatu Police have now upgraded the missing person case of Whetu Teaola Hansen to a homicide. "Based on information that we have received in the past 12 hours we have upgraded this inquiry to a... More

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