Police this week investigated threats made against maverick MP Hone Harawira and released a man without charge.
Current affairs show Te Kaea reported that the threats were made after Mr Harawira's comments about the death of Osama bin Laden.
Police confirmed they had investigated threats against Mr Harawira. "A man was located and cautioned, and the matter is now dealt with," a spokesman said.
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