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Long-serving police detective and private investigator Trevor Morley dies

Recent News Dominion Post

One of New Zealand's highest profile private investigators, Trevor Morley, has died at the age of 76.

Coronavirus: Frontline workers finding alternative accommodation to protect their families from Covid-19

Recent News Newshub

Police Association President Chris Cahill said police appreciated having somewhere to go rather than put their family at risk.

Covid-19: Man jailed for three months for spitting at police during lockdown

Recent News NZ Herald

A man has been jailed for three months after spitting at police during the lockdown.

Covid-19 lockdown: Police setting up checkpoints over Easter

Recent News Newstalk ZB

Police Association president Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking there'll be checkpoints on the roads to ensure people have legitimate reasons to travel.

Covid-19 Q and A: How to investigate a crime during a pandemic

Recent News RNZ

RNZ spoke to Police Association president detective inspector Chris Cahill about how crime is being investigated during the covid-19 lockdown.

Thousands sign petition calling for return of police Eagle helicopter to Christchurch

Recent News Stuff

Thousands of Cantabrians have signed a petition calling for the return of the police Eagle helicopter to Christchurch after a five-week trial.