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Summaries of Police investigations overseen by the IPCA

We oversee complaints referred to the Police for investigation. You can view summaries of those investigations here.

2025

E-scooter rider injured after collision with Police patrol car in Canterbury

1 October 2025

Canterbury Police officer slams patrol car door on woman’s leg

30 September 2025

Investigation into complaint that Northland officers assaulted a detainee during arrest

26 September 2025

Canterbury officer’s actions reviewed after following a motorcycle that later crashed

26 September 2025

Officer charged with assault after off-duty altercation with stepson

24 September 2025

Complaint that officer established checkpoint to harass ex-partner

24 September 2025

Alleged use of excess force by officer during arrest

24 September 2025

Officer charged and convicted for using excessive force in Auckland

23 September 2025

Alleged assault by Northland Police officer not upheld

23 September 2025

Police officer crashes into another officer conducting a U-turn on highway

22 September 2025

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2024

Allegation of excess force during arrest at residential property in Pakuranga

6 September 2024

Police officer from Southern District investigated for off-duty behaviour

3 September 2024

Police not justified in entering and remaining on property but justified in use of Taser

3 September 2024

Canterbury road policing officer investigated for failing to complete radar logbook when issuing speeding tickets

2 September 2024

Contractor who took Police documents lacked understanding of security requirements

22 August 2024

Investigation into the pursuit of a dirt bike rider who crashed while fleeing from Police

21 August 2024

Police not at fault for man’s head injury sustained in Palmerston North Custody Unit

21 August 2024

Complaint of an officer behaving unprofessionally and pointing a firearm

20 August 2024

Complaint concerning conduct of internal investigation

15 August 2024

Recruit investigated for assaulting family members

15 August 2024

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