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Police shooting of Halatau Naitoko

03 April 2012 - Seven recommendations for improvements to Police procedure have been made following an investigation into the fatal shooting of Auckland courier driver Halatau Ki’anamanu Naitoko. More>>

Status of report into ‘Operation 8’

30 March 2012 - In response to media inquiries, the Authority Chair, Justice Lowell Goddard, has provided the following update on the status of the IPCA report into Operation 8. More>>

Fatal pursuit of Timoti Mohi in central Auckland

15 March 2012 - An investigation has found that Police complied with the law and with Police policy during the pursuit of a fifteen year old driver who died instantly when he crashed a stolen car on a central Auckland motorway in January 2011. More>>

Investigation of fatal Taranaki crash following collision with Police car

08 March 2012 - The investigation of a fatal crash in Taranaki has found the driver may have collided deliberately with a parked Police car shortly before the crash, to attract Police attention. More>>

Death of Sina Naraghizadeh while fleeing Police

08 March 2012 - An investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of 19 year old Sina Naraghizadeh while fleeing Police in West Auckland has concluded that Police complied with legislation and with policy. More>>

Death of Caine Burgess after Police pursuit near Pukekohe

08 March 2012 - The Police pursuit of a 20 year old driver in a stolen car near Pukekohe was called off approximately 30 seconds before he collided with another vehicle and died instantly. More>>

Report into the shooting of Halatau Naitoko and others

15 February 2012 - The Chair of the Independent Police Conduct Authority, Justice Lowell Goddard, has released the following statement regarding the progress of the investigation into the shooting of Halatau Naitoko. More>>

Briefing to Incoming Minister

02 February 2012 - The Cabinet Manual requires that when a new Minister is appointed, the department or agency must ensure that as soon as the Minister takes up office they are briefed on the agency and the portfolio. More>>