26 May, 2008
Single Non-Emergency Number (SNEN) project expands
Using an alternative to the "111" number for non-emergency incidents has just got a step closer
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Associated Ministers
- Annette King - Minister
1 April, 2008
Crime statistics provide signs of encouragement
Police Minister Annette KIng says she is encouraged by a number of aspects of the annual statistics, including the incidence of recorded crime, which has remained at roughly the same level as in 2006, and has actually reduced 0.5 percent on the basis of recorded offences per 10,000 population.
Read full release >>28 February, 2008
Weekend Boating Tragedy - Wanganui
The loss of a young man’s life in a boating accident over the weekend off the coast of Wanganui is a tragedy, says Acting Police Minister Phil Goff
Read full release >>25 February, 2008
Police Minister welcomes IPCA report
Police Minister Annette King has welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority report into police actions in relation to convicted murderer Graeme Burton.
Read full release >>21 December, 2007
Tougher penalties focus of road safety package
A bid to reduce the high number of young drivers dying unnecessarily on New Zealand roads is a central focus of a package of road safety initiatives announced today.
Read full release >>19 December, 2007
Police supported with new Legislation
Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today.
Read full release >>31 July, 2007
Traffic enforcement stays within NZ Police
Review supports the status quo
Read full release >>26 June, 2007
Expert advice on police recruitment sought
Police Minister Annette King has requested independent expert advice on the testing and assessment of people who apply to join the police
Read full release >>3 April, 2007
Commission of Inquiry recommendations will be implemented
Police Minister Annette King responds to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct report released by Dame Margaret Bazley today.
Read full release >>2 April, 2007
Release of 2006 crime statistics
See also press release by NZ Police at http://www.police.govt.nz/
Read full release >>22 March, 2007
Presentation of NZ Special Service Medal (Erebus)
The first presentation of medals to those who served following the Mt Erebus disaster was held in Parliament Buildings today.
Read full release >>4 October, 2006
Brash takes dangerous path toward police state
The Opposition leader's unprecedented attack on police integrity takes NZ toward a police state
Read full release >>28 September, 2006
NZ Police in Timor-Leste to be part of UN mission
The NZ Police deployment in Timor-Leste is to become part of the United Nations mission
Read full release >>26 September, 2006
Police recruitment well on track
The new police recuitment wing has a full complement of 80 recruits
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