Wellington, July 15 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key says he supports looking into giving police greater access to firearms, but that won't stop officers being shot at.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, July 1 NZPA - "I was not pushed," Police Commissioner Howard Broad says. He announced last night he would not be seeking a second term. Today he shot down media reports that he was forced out.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, July 1 NZPA - "I was not pushed," Police Commissioner Howard Broad says. He announced last night he would not be seeking a second term. Today he shot down media reports that he was forced out.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Police Commissioner Howard Broad said a police commissioner's lot was a controversial one. "It is part and parcel of the job." Some of the issues that plagued his tenure include: Tasers

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Police Minister Judith Collins thanked outgoing Police Commissioner Howard Broad for his "considerable contribution" in the position. Mr Broad announced last night that he would not seek a second term of office when his term ends next April.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, June 29 NZPA - Victims of domestic abuse will be given a five day reprieve from their alleged abusers when new police safety orders become available from Thursday.

Wellington, June 23 NZPA - Police Commissioner Howard Broad has accepted the force must work hard to implement changes recommended by the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into police conduct.

Wellington, June 22 NZPA - Police have been told to put more effort into implementing changes recommended by the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct and adopt a zero tolerance approach to any sexually inappropriate behaviour.

Wellington, June 22 NZPA - Police Minister Judith Collins says young people who feel police bully them into giving DNA samples should complain to the Independent Police Complaints Authority (IPCA).

Wellington, June 22 NZPA - Police Minister Judith Collins says young people should comply with the law around supplying DNA samples and that it is unfortunate an MP has accused police of using "Nazi-style" tactics when collecting samples.