Police unlawfully entered Flaxmere home during arrest attempt

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 5:00pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority

The Independent Police Conduct Authority found that officers misunderstood their legal powers when entering a house in Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay. Police were armed with pistols, tasers, and pepper spray during the incident. Authorities have acknowledged the misinterpretation of the law during the arrest attempt.

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1. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 10:48am

   Police illegally entered man’s home, used ‘unjustified’ force against him (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:00pm

   Independent Police Conduct Authority: Officers unlawfully entered Flaxmere house for arrest (opens in new tab)