AOS callout rate reflects crackdown on gangs
The South’s top police officer says the steady rise in the number of armed offenders squad callouts is largely driven by pre-planned operations aimed at disrupting gang activity.
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Haumaha inquiry reports tomorrow
Haumaha inquiry reports tomorrow
The results of an inquiry into how Wally Haumaha became Deputy Police Commissioner will be released tomorrow, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says.
How to meet police this weekend
How to meet police this weekend
The man in charge of policing coastal Otago roads says anyone speeding, driving while impaired or texting behind the wheel this long weekend should expect to meet one of his officers.
Mazdas badly damaged
Thieves leave Mazdas extensively damaged
Two Mazdas stolen by thieves in Dunedin over the weekend were left extensively damaged.
Memorial for police dogs killed in line of duty
Memorial for police dogs killed in line of duty
It was an emotional day for police dog handlers who have lost their dogs in the line of duty, as a new memorial wall was unveiled.
Unclear on campus shooting threat inquiry
Unclear on campus shooting threat inquiry
It is unclear whether Dunedin police are still actively investigating an online shooting threat to University of Otago students last year.
Police seek information on stolen firearms
Police seek information on stolen firearms
Police are worried guns stolen from a rural Dunedin home have fallen into the wrong hands.
Gobsmacked by report: detective
Gobsmacked by report: detective
A prison reform campaigner is calling for the police decision not to prosecute those charged with the care of remand prisoner Jai Davis to be reviewed after internal police emails revealed a ''significantly substandard'' report was used in the decision-making process.
Police reviewing safety of stations
Police reviewing safety of stations
Changes may be in store for Otago's police stations after police announced a nationwide review of station safety.
Three police jobs cut in Invercargill
Three police jobs cut in Invercargill
Three jobs are being cut at the Invercargill police station after a decision to centralise the Southern district intelligence group in Dunedin.
Burglars check out with contents
Burglars check out with contents
Brzaen burglars have stolen bedding, televisions and a microwave from two Dunedin motel units.
111 call after 'thump, thump' on roof
111 call after 'thump, thump' on roof
Police are unable to rule out an escaped prisoner might have been on the roof of a Milburn home yesterday.
Neighbour not told of prison escape
Neighbour not told of prison escape
The first Noel Weir knew about a prisoner escaping was when he noticed a large police presence near his Milburn home - but authorities say he failed to give them an updated phone number.
Police seek help on ownership of skirt
Police seek help on ownership of skirt
Police searching for a missing woman are seeking information about an item of clothing found washed up on the Lake Wakatipu shoreline yesterday.
Mornington store robbed again
Mornington store robbed again
The Mornington Night 'n Day dairy was targeted again yesterday, its fourth aggravated robbery in two years.
Police seize drugs in Queenstown
Police seize drugs in Queenstown
Police seized 300 2.5g packets of the psychoactive substance Kush Pink from a Gorge Rd, Queenstown property at 11am on Wednesday.
Police funding held at $1.46b
Police funding held at $1.46b
Core funding for the New Zealand Police flat-lined in the Budget with Police and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley maintaining spending at $1.4 billion a year.
Dead North Otago couple little known to others
Dead North Otago couple little known to others
The lives of a Waianakarua couple who died on Thursday remain a mystery to the community in which they lived.
Injured officer 'in good spirits'
Injured officer 'in good spirits'
A Wanaka police officer allegedly attacked inside his patrol car by a drink-driver yesterday afternoon is the same man seriously injured during what started as another routine drink-driving stop just over six years ago.
Pig, goat join tasered animal list
Pig, goat join tasered animal list
Police tasered fewer animals last year but diversified from just dogs to include a pig and a goat.