Police have confirmed to 3 News they have purchased a spy drone or unmanned aerial vehicle for use in criminal investigations.
They say at this stage the technology, used in war zones such as Gaza and Afghanistan, is only being trialled here.
Greg O'Connor of the Police Association says it is an innovative breakthrough for the force.
"It's smarter, it's cheaper, it's more efficient," he says. "Why wouldn't police use it?"
Police initially refused to talk to 3 News about their potential use of drones, but more details were released after a complaint was submitted to the ombudsman.
It has now been revealed they have been working with Palmerston North company Hawkeye UAV Limited, which director Rolland Harrison says is running an international operation.
"We are operating now in countries as diverse as Mongolia, Turkey, South Africa, Canada and the United States," he says. "We've had a lot of support from the Government."
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