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ARTs a casualty of lack of community consultation

Media Releases NZPA

The New Zealand Police Association understands the Police Commissioner’s decision to scrap the Armed Response Teams initiative, but says the move…

NZ Police Association rejects Green Party’s ART/George Floyd claims

Media Releases NZPA

President of the New Zealand Police Association, Chris Cahill, is appalled at the Green Party’s conflation of the trial of armed police teams (ARTs)…

Death in custody: Three police officers charged with manslaughter after man died at Hawera station

Recent News NZ Herald

The Police Association is urging people not to speculate about the case.

NZ Police Association supports members facing manslaughter charges

Media Releases NZPA

The New Zealand Police Association is supporting the three officers who are now facing manslaughter charges in relation to the death of a man in the…

Man's death in police custody 'tragic' - Police Association

Recent News RNZ

The president of the Police Association says the death of a man in custody in Hawera is not the result of physical force by officers.

Gang tensions: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation in Tauranga

Recent News NZ Herald [Premium]

A newcomer to the Bay of Plenty gang scene, the notorious Mongol Nation, has become involved in more tit-for-tat conflict with a rival gang.