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Coronavirus: PM praises Auckland cleaner as unsung hero of pandemic

Recent News Newshub

Police at Otahuhu station know that without her, they could easily be put in harm's way.

Almost 4000 people breached Covid-19 lockdown

Recent News RNZ

Police Association President Chris Cahill talks on The Panel about officers charging nearly 4,000 people with lockdown breaches

Machete-wielding man called 111, threatened to 'kill people' before he was shot dead by police

Recent News NZ Herald

The man called 111 himself as he rampaged through a Papatoetoe street, threatening to kill people if they did not come.

Man sentenced to prison for spitting at cop

Recent News NZ Herald

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for spitting at a police officer in Rotorua.

Covid-19: Lockdown to lift in a week, what does it mean for our emergency services?

Recent News NZ Herald

Police Association President Chris Cahill said the Prime Minister made the right call to move to alert level 3 next week.

Police officer's fight for law change to recognise cumulative trauma

Recent News Newshub

A Manawatu cop is fighting for a law change to help emergency workers experiencing repeated trauma on the job.