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

Mandatory vax compliance and fallout

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With mandated Covid-19 vaccinations flagged for New Zealand Police staff, we will likely be following in the footsteps of Australia where vaccine…

Counter-terror laws widen police powers

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Recent amendments to New Zealand’s counter-terrorism laws expand police powers to intervene in the lead-up to a planned attack.

Workplace safety and critical incidents

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Health and safety prosecutions for critical incidents involving armed offenders would be unlikely to succeed under existing laws.

It's a tough gig in Covid times

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From skin complaints brought on by constant mask wearing to fatigued members coping with staff shortages and an increase in assaults, delegates from…

Conference remits: career options, double crewing

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Police Association commits to investigate Police employee career development options and delegates reiterate call for double crewing.

Border tales

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Doing duty at Auckland’s Covid-19 border checkpoints has ranged from confiscating takeaways to life and death situations, and hours of standing in…