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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: Giving your best in tough times

President's Column NZPA

This time last year my column was titled, “Ready for what lies ahead”, and my message for 2021 was one of confidence in our professional, diverse and…

President's Column: Pay round at the mercy of final offer arbitration

President's Column NZPA

When I ask recruits at every wing intake whether they took a pay cut to join Police, invariably the answer is “yes”.

President's Column: Genuine attempt to improve frontline safety

President's Column

Policing is an interesting and rewarding career, but pretty early on we learn it is full of nuances - not always subtle ones - and situations that…

President's Column: Member concern over sentencing discounts

President's Column NZPA

Thank you to members and your families for once again stepping up to face this current Covid threat which, for police, is impossible to avoid.

President's Column: The predicted crisis is upon us

President's Column NZPA

The past month has been dominated by news reports of firearms incidents against police and the public, and vicious assaults on officers.

President's Column: Meeting expectations

President's Column Chris Cahill

The month of annual meetings is done, and a big thanks to those who were able to attend to discuss the myriad issues before us, including the…