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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: Back to reality and unrealised expectations

President's Column NZPA

As we start the new year, the challenges for policing seem greater than ever against a backdrop of a public and political expectation for quick…

State of the stations

Featured Articles NZPA

After dozens of delegate reports to the Police Association’s 2023 conference drew attention to the appalling state of stations and custody units…

Running into danger

Featured Articles NZPA

It was 3.40am on a Sunday when a “beat shift” crew of four decided to do one more lap of Hamilton’s nightclubs before they called it a night.

Minutes…

Iam Keen (February 2024)

Featured Articles Iam Keen

This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.

Critical incidents: What is reintegration?

Featured Articles NZPA

As many association members know, the effects of being involved in a fatal police shooting are long lasting. ERICA GEORGE investigates how Police is…

Life after Police: Sean Hatwell

Featured Articles NZPA

Police Association member Sean Hatwell always wanted to be a police officer so, after completing a degree in psychology and sociology in Auckland, he…