Police
Canterbury Police Rack up $883,175 Helicopter Bill
The spokesperson said police relied on commercial helicopters in situations where aerial support was needed and police aircraft were unavailable or unsuitable and said each deployment was assessed on operational need.
Chambers Announces the Deputy Commissioner of Police
Commissioner Richard Chambers says he has full confidence in the new leadership group, describing them as bringing the experience, competence and integrity needed to support frontline staff and deliver on the priorities of New Zealand Police.
Angela Brazier’s Got More Cheek Than a Fat Lady’s Bum
Brazier’s exit cannot come soon enough. The firearms community and the public deserve better than cover-up artists in charge.
The Battle of the Bridge
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has accused New Zealand Police of political bias and “double standards” after officers signalled they would not facilitate his group’s planned march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge on 31 January.
Face of the Day
“I respect Mr Coster’s decision. It was the right thing to do,” said Sir Brian Roche in the announcement on Wednesday.
Face of the Day
Christopher Stevenson KC, who represents Price’s whānau, alongside Julia Spelman, said in the statement Friday, “We’re aware this filing comes amid growing public concern about police investigating themselves.”
Distrusting the Boys in Blue
Trust must be earned and when the NZ Police decided to get political around the rainbow alphabet they seriously shot themselves in the foot, so to speak.
Twenty More Bent Coppers Caught Snooping Through Police Systems
This rot goes deep. It is systemic. And until someone with a backbone rips the whole corrupt structure apart and rebuilds it, nothing will change.
Coster’s Legacy and the Fallout
Part Three: What the McSkimming scandal means for politics in New Zealand.
Part Two: Top Cops Destroy Trust
Part Two: How the highest level of New Zealand Police protected their own and prosecuted the victim.
Police Top Brass Protected Predator While Prosecuting His Victim: IPCA Report Exposes Filthy Cover-Up
Until the rot is cut out, no woman in this country should trust police with a sexual assault complaint if the accused wears enough braid.
Face of the Day
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of a police recruit wing in Auckland on Friday morning, Sir John Key acknowledged it had been a “tough week” for police.
Corrupt Top Cops Destroy Trust
Part One: How the highest level of New Zealand Police protected their own and prosecuted the victim
Richard Chambers Is a ‘Top Cop’
Knowing Richard as I do, I am looking forward to following his progress in such an important position. I wish him the best of luck. He may well need it!