Police Minister bullies TVNZ to lie about National’s crime stats
Controversy grows after claims that Police Minister Mark Mitchell pressured TVNZ over coverage of gang numbers and crime statistics in New Zealand.
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Controversy grows after claims that Police Minister Mark Mitchell pressured TVNZ over coverage of gang numbers and crime statistics in New Zealand.
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