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Live facial recognition: Could it come to New Zealand?

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Western Australia Police’s decision to trial live facial recognition technology has sparked debate about balancing policing powers, privacy and civil…

Counting Cops - July 2026

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Progress on the promised delivery of 500 net extra constabulary staff from November 27, 2023.

‘Police becoming society’s default responders’

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Mental health crises, climate disasters, AI-enabled crime and declining public trust are among the forces reshaping policing. A major Australasian…

Fraud bill brings greater certainty for police

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The Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill could help stop good fraud cases from falling over on technicalities and make investigations run more…

Recognise the bravery of your peers

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Nominations are open now for this year’s Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai Bravery Award.

Remembrance Day 2026

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Do you know of a former Police staff member who has passed away since August 2025?