Ten police officers involved in the Napier siege in 2009 have received New Zealand Bravery Awards at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington.
The officers were recognised for bravery during the siege, which began with the fatal shooting of Senior Constable Len Snee by Jan Molenaar during a routine check of a house.
Police Minister Judith Collins says the officers involved were confronted by an extremely dangerous and unpredictable situation.
Ms Collins says they showed tremendous leadership, initiative and personal courage in helping bring the siege to an end without further loss of life to police or innocent members of the public.
