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Read in-depth feature stories, news articles and the president's column from each issue of Police News.

President's Column: Voting in strength

President's Column Chris Cahill

After months of negotiations, interim results show that 63 per cent of constabulary and 85 per cent of Police employee members have voted to accept…

'Once in a lifetime' staffing commitment

Featured Articles NZPA

The Police Association’s 83rd Annual Conference was taking place against the backdrop of an extraordinary time for policing in New Zealand, president…

A brave, but necessary, choice

Featured Articles NZPA

Choosing the possible reform of cannabis law in New Zealand as a theme for the Police Association’s 2018 conference was a brave, but necessary…

President's Column: Collective agreement negotiations

President's Column Chris Cahill

Of all the Police Association's activities, negotiation of the collective agreement for our general membership is the most important.

When your parent is a cop

Featured Articles NZPA

Kids whose parents are cops are always super proud of their mum or dad, but sometimes that pride is overshadowed by fear and anxiety that can creep…

Erebus flight path warnings ignored

Featured Articles NZPA

Former police officer Ted Robinson was working at Scott Base in Antarctica on the day of the Erebus tourist flight crash - the day that he and others…