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Head Hunter Liam Kane tried to get a friend to take the blame for his assault rifle. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

Head Hunter's plan for friend to take blame for gun backfires

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Friend tried to take rap for Head Hunter's AR-15 firearm. Then both were sent to prison.

The appointment process of Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha has been cleared in a Government Inquiry. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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'We were on trial' - Two women who complained about Wally Haumaha speak out

13 Nov, 2018 3:07pm
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Two women who laid formal complaints "saddened" by tone of Government Inquiry.

New details about alleged bullying by Wally Haumaha have been revealed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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New details of bullying allegations against Wally Haumaha outlined in report

12 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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QC clears anyone of wrongdoing in appointment but IPCA investigating bullying complaints.

Wally Haumaha was appointed to Police Deputy Commissioner in May. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Wally Haumaha inquiry: Govt releases QC's report

12 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Findings of QC into appointment process of deputy commissioner finally released.

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Canadian businessman claims evidence to freeze $70m in NZ was 'coerced' in China

10 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Witnesses in China claim threats of extra jail time unless they co-operate with inquiry.

A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

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How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Why a NZ teen spent nearly 10 years in prison for a rape he didn't do.

NEW ZEALAND

False rape claim: Teen serves 10 years

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Why was teen boy in prison for nearly 10 years when rape accuser confessed to making up?

The false passport of Jan Antolik, better known as Karel Sroubek, now at the centre of a political storm. Photo / Supplied.

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Karel Sroubek saga: Drug smuggler's links to covert police op

5 Nov, 2018 4:32pm
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Smuggler in contact with chemist and the poison pen who threatened to spike baby formula.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha report to be released 'very shortly' says PM

5 Nov, 2018 4:20pm
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Cabinet has received an oral briefing on the probe into the Haumaha appointment.

Karel Sroubek, under the name Jan Antolik, travelled twice to the Czech Republic in 2009. Photo / Steven McNichol

NEW ZEALAND

Karel Sroubek went back to Czech Republic twice despite fears for life

1 Nov, 2018 3:55pm
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High Court judge gave passport to Karel Sroubek to travel home, twice, while on bail.

Jan Antolik, also known as Karel Sroubek, was discharged without conviction on the false passport charges. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

'I believe him' - Judge who gave Karel Sroubek a second chance stands by ruling

30 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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Judge has "no doubts" about genuine safety concerns if drug smuggler deported.

The water park keeps the youngsters happy. Photo / Supplied

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Room check: The Oaks Oasis Resort

30 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Jared Savage checks into the Oaks Oasis Resort, Caloundra, in Queensland.

Head Hunter gang member Kalwyn Kershaw was released from prison just three weeks before the Tauranga assault. Photo / Supplied

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Loaded, cocked pistol found in taxi after Head Hunter stabs two men

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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An eagle-eyed camera operator spotted gun in gangster's hand after he slashed two victims.

National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to media after a caucus meeting at Parliament yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Ross saga: Cathedral Club donor's identity revealed

17 Oct, 2018 11:12am
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The identity of the secret $10,000 "Cathedral Club" donor is now known.

Tribesmen Rawden Yates, left, with Kimble Moore together not long before Yates murdered his fellow gang member. Photo / Supplied

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Inside the gangland murder of Kimble Moore

6 Oct, 2018 6:30pm
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They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.

The social worker has been charged with meeting someone younger than 16 following sexual grooming. Photo / 123RF

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Appalling allegation: Female social worker groomed teen with drugs, porn

6 Oct, 2018 11:48am
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Oranga Tamariki suspends woman charged with "deeply upsetting" teen sex allegations.

Tusha Penny (left) and Lauano Sue Schwalger have been promoted to Assistant Commissioners.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: Two high-profile women promoted in police reshuffle

5 Oct, 2018 10:01am
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Just one woman had risen through ranks to Assistant Commissioner. Now there are three.

The two inquiries involving Wally Haumaha - now possibly a third - have been a political headache for the Government. Cartoon / Rod Emmerson.

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Wally Haumaha: Third inquiry into bullying claims 'if necessary'

2 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Three government departments, three different stories about handling of bullying claims.

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Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring

29 Sep, 2018 2:47pm
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NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.

Green MP Jan Logie is leading the reform of family and sexual violence services in NZ. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Bosses of 10 Govt agencies to be held accountable - new plan to tackle NZ's appalling violence

28 Sep, 2018 2:00pm
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All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Police say twin baby Karlos Stephens died from head injuries in Rotorua in November 2014. Photo / Supplied

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Murder charge in cold case death of baby

28 Sep, 2018 1:44pm
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Police say 10-month-old suffered 'significant injuries' before his death 4 years ago.

National Party claims Winston Peters called Wally Haumaha about the Government inquiry. Photos / Mark Mitchell

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'No basis to National's claim': Winston Peters denies calling under-fire top cop

26 Sep, 2018 5:20pm
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Acting PM assured Wally Haumaha everything would be 'okay', Nat MP claims in Parliament.

The National Party denies inviting Winston Peters to a celebration event for Wally Haumaha. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration

24 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.

Some of the 26 firearms seized by police in the second phase of Operation Notus. Photo / Police.

NEW ZEALAND

Mongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearms

19 Sep, 2018 7:11pm
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Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.

Police continued to monitor the drug trade in Kawerau six months after first raid on Mongrel Mob. Photo / Sarah Bicknell.

NEW ZEALAND

Mongrel Mob raids: More arrests in police crackdown

19 Sep, 2018 11:23am
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New raids as national organised crime detectives monitor new players in town's drug trade.

Mary Scholtens, QC, will share evidence of alleged bullying with the IPCA. Photo / Supplied.

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Wally Haumaha inquiry: QC to share evidence with IPCA investigation into alleged bullying

18 Sep, 2018 2:40pm
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Partial transcripts of witness interviews handed to police watchdog to determine "merit".

The bravery of Rachael de Jong, 21, was praised by the Coroner investigating her drowning on the Waikato River. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'It felt like a washing machine'

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: Young woman who drowned in Waikato River praised for helping friend to safety.

Police are investigating the 2014 death of twin Karlos Stephens who suffered severe head injuries. Photo / Supplied

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Investigation into baby's death re-opened: 'There are people who know what happened'

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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'Vague' explanations do not match severe head injuries of 10-month-old boy, say police.

Two women have now made formal complaints to police about alleged bullying by Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Photo / File

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Two women make formal complaints about Wally Haumaha bullying

6 Sep, 2018 11:51am
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Complaints sent to Independent Police Conduct Authority, which could also investigate.

Bay of Plenty DHB has promised to change the workplace culture of mental health services in Tauranga and Whakatane. Photo / George Novak

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Head of mental health quits after damning report

6 Sep, 2018 6:34am
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Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha faces an internal employment investigation after a formal complaint. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Formal complaint about alleged bullying laid against Wally Haumaha

5 Sep, 2018 8:24pm
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Employment investigation on top of QC's inquiry into appointment process for top job.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha was appointed to the role in May. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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QC to consider bullying allegations in Haumaha inquiry

4 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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QC's decision means four senior leaders in NZ police will likely give evidence in inquiry.

The Tauranga courthouse on Cameron Rd was built in 1965. An investigation in 2016 found there was toxic mould and decaying timber frames in the walls. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Toxic mould, decaying timber frames at courthouse - report

1 Sep, 2018 8:10am
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A previously-withheld report found the courthouse did not comply with the building code.

The Bay of Plenty DHB is promising to change the workplace culture of mental health services in Tauranga and Whakatane. Photo / Andrew Warner.

NEW ZEALAND

'Stress and distress': The NZ workplace where no one gave a positive mark

28 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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"Immense workload", safety fears and "awful accommodation" concerns in critical report.

NEW ZEALAND

Overstayers kept in NZ after Immigration runs out of money to deport them

27 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Morale at all-time low' after staff told to stop deporting illegal immigrants.

Wally Haumaha's appointment to Deputy Police Commissioner is being examined. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Power, politics, police - The Haumaha inquiry

18 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Some of New Zealand's most powerful people will be questioned by top Queen's Counsel.

Yu Ping Gong's tax affairs were uncovered by police investigating his brother Edward Gong, pictured, accused of fraud in China and Canada. Photo / Supplied

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He says he earned $1000 a year. He just lost $5m tax case

18 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Plumber denies tax evasion but cuts $5m deal with police to repay $1.2m to IRD.

A new inquiry into how Govt agencies handled bullying allegations against Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha is needed to restore public confidence, says the National Party. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Justice, Corrections, Police: Three different stories about bullying allegations

16 Aug, 2018 6:00pm
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Three government agencies, three different stories. National calls for new inquiry.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha phones witness to alleged bullying

14 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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New investigation into why Wally Haumaha called staff member about bullying allegations.

A government inquiry will probe the process which led to the appointment of Wally Haumaha as deputy police commissioner. Photo / Stephen Parker.

NEW ZEALAND

Haumaha inquiry: Police keep bugged phone call secret

11 Aug, 2018 4:09pm
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Police refuse to release bugged Operation Austin phone call which mentions Wally Haumaha.

Mary Scholtens QC will lead the Government Inquiry into the appointment process of deputy commissioner of police Wally Haumaha. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Mary Scholtens QC to lead Haumaha inquiry

10 Aug, 2018 5:18pm
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Top QC will lead the Government inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is 'hugely frustrated' with new information coming to light. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

PM 'hugely frustrated' with Wally Haumaha saga

10 Aug, 2018 5:29am
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PM frustrated with "drip-fed" information which should have been known before promotion.

Three women working on a joint project left police headquarters because of alleged bullying by Wally Haumaha. Photo / John Stone

NEW ZEALAND

Haumaha bullying claims: Three women leave police HQ

9 Aug, 2018 12:50pm
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Three women on joint justice project allege Wally Haumaha left them "disillusioned".

NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau, left, and Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha are whanau. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

New Haumaha inquiry chair to be named this week

6 Aug, 2018 4:59pm
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PM downplays NZ First links to Wally Haumaha, declines to comment on remarks in rape case.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha

6 Aug, 2018 1:30pm
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NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.

A team of social workers dedicated to child protection was created in Whakatāne after the death of Isaiah Neil. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Police push for social worker team for child protection

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.

Miles John McKelvy pictured outside the Hamilton District Court in 2001. Photo / Derek Flynn

NEW ZEALAND

Cancer-stricken con man to stay behind bars

2 Aug, 2018 3:15pm
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"Insidious" fraudster to stay behind bars for smuggling dangerous dance party drug.

Jacinda Ardern returns from maternity leave, just as Dr Pauline Kingi walks away from the controversial Wally Haumaha inquiry. Image / Rod Emmerson

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha inquiry: Chair quits, more links to police emerge

1 Aug, 2018 5:52pm
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Government needs to "go back to the drawing board" after Dr Pauline Kingi stands down.

Dr Pauline Kingi, who was heading the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment, had endorsed Haumaha on networking site LinkedIn.

NEW ZEALAND

Head of Wally Haumaha inquiry stands down

1 Aug, 2018 2:41pm
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The chair of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment has stood down.

Dr Pauline Kingi will review the process which led to the appointment of Wally Haumaha as deputy commissioner. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

Haumaha inquiry: Minister stands by inquiry head's LinkedIn endorsements

31 Jul, 2018 3:48pm
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Dr Pauline Kingi cannot remember LinkedIn endorsement of Wally Haumaha.

Dr Pauline Kingi, who is heading the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment, has endorsed Haumaha on networking site LinkedIn.

NEW ZEALAND

LinkedIn account of inquiry head endorses Wally Haumaha

31 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Calls for chairwoman of inquiry into top cop to resign.

The size of the police executive has grown under Commissioner Mike Bush. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

New deputy promoted alongside Wally Haumaha

30 Jul, 2018 5:33pm
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Police hierarchy expanded while staff numbers static during 'alarming' frontline pressure.

Wally Haumaha was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in May. Photo / Stephen Parker.

NEW ZEALAND

Chair of inquiry into promotion of top cop revealed

23 Jul, 2018 4:00pm
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Chair and scope of government inquiry into Wally Haumaha's promotion revealed.

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's top police officer 'was warned about Haumaha'

23 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Bush was told of Haumaha's history with the officers at the centre of rape allegations.

NEW ZEALAND

Almost deported victim granted visa

21 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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She was locked up and deported after reporting a serious crime. Now she can stay in NZ.

Robyn Alicia Crawford was pregnant when she was killed by her late partner's son. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Killer of pregnant woman not guilty by reason of insanity

20 Jul, 2018 5:28pm
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Man who killed father's partner thought he was possessed by devil, then decapitated sheep.

The IPCA has found police should never have been inside the house in Kawerau where Rhys Warren was returning fire on the AOS. Photo / Rotorua Daily Post

NEW ZEALAND

Kawerau siege: IPCA slams 'highly flawed' police tactics

19 Jul, 2018 12:00pm
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AOS officers should never have gone into house which triggered 22-hour siege, says IPCA.

Joshua James Masters at his sentencing for methamphetamine and money laundering charges. Photo / Sarah Ivey.

NEW ZEALAND

King of the Killer Beez free after 10 year prison sentence

14 Jul, 2018 2:26pm
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Josh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.

Chris Bush (inset) was shot at the Red Fox Tavern in 1987. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Accused revealed in Red Fox Tavern 1987 murder case

4 Jul, 2018 11:49am
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One of the men charged with the murder of Chris Bush can now be named.

Wally Haumaha, the Deputy Commissioner of Police. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Shipton-Schollum rape victim: Top cop should go

4 Jul, 2018 8:52am
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The woman raped by Brad Shipton and Bob Schollum says Wally Haumaha should resign.

Wally Haumaha was friends with the men Louise Nicholas accused of raping her and continued to support them after the scandal broke. Photos / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

'Conflict of interest' claim in inquiry over top cop

2 Jul, 2018 3:31pm
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Top cop Wally Haumaha once had political aspirations for New Zealand First.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha has apologised to Louise Nicholas. Photo / John Stone

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Inquiry into top cop's appointment launched

29 Jun, 2018 6:39pm
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Winston Peters says recruitment process of Wally Haumaha for top job will be reviewed.