Most minor crimes won’t be investigated, police advocate says
Thousands of minor crimes - fraud, petty theft, even low-level assaults - will likely never be investigated in New Zealand, let alone solved. And Kiwis should brace for that, a police advocate says.
The comments come after the Waikato Times revealed a scammed elderly couple’s case was filed away without follow-up, despite them proving CCTV imagery of the alleged crim and witnesses to the scam.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
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