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The Police Association is proud to produce its monthly Police News magazine, both printed and online, providing news, in-depth feature stories and information on products and services offered by the Police Welfare Fund for members and their families. There are 11 issues a year, starting in February.

We’re always interested in stories for Police News; if you have a suggestion, please email [email protected].

Police News June 2024

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Inside the June issue of Police News, we look at the rollout of the new Axon Taser 10, hear from Constable Zane Wienk on his recovery after being deliberately mowed down by a fleeing driver in 2022 and get an update on where work is at to shift mental health callouts from a Police-led response to a multi-agency response.

Police News May 2024

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Inside the May issue of Police News we speak with four officers who were at Muriwai the night Cyclone Gabrielle made landfall in February 2023, hear from a former Road Policing assistant commissioner who is alarmed by the Government's approach to speed management and a retired Auckland sergeant has some sage advice for all Kiwi men regardless of…

Police News April 2024

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Inside the April issue of Police News we detail the fallout following the "kick in the guts" March 7 pay offer, hear from a group of Police comms staff campaigning to amend a law that prevents them accessing ACC cover for work-related trauma and chat with our 2023 Sportsperson of the Year Constable Angie Keen.

Police News March 2024

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In the March issue of Police News, we hear from members raising questions over the handling of their applications for flexible employment options (FEOs), relive the magic of the legendary 1988 Mitsubishi V3000, and speak with Police Association Region 5 director Sergeant Sarah Stirling, who recently clocked up 42 years in the blue uniform.

Police News February 2024

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In the February issue of Police News, we investigate the appalling state of too many of our stations and custody units, look at how Police reintegrates staff after critical events, speak with officers who were first on the scene of a fiery crash in Hamilton last year, and hear what life is like after Police from association member Sean Hatwell.

Police News December 2023

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Inside this issue of Police News we look at the huge toll employment investigation delays are taking on some of our members and their families, talk to former police employees who have made the leap to become sworn officers and we find out more about Canberra's intriguing new drug law (which is not quite as it seems).