Policing Amendment Bill Sparks Surveillance Fears
Police say the new powers are about safety. Critics say they open the door to surveillance abuse with fewer protections for Māori youth and the homeless.

Police say the new powers are about safety. Critics say they open the door to surveillance abuse with fewer protections for Māori youth and the homeless.

New policing powers allowing surveillance and intelligence gathering raise urgent concerns about children’s rights, privacy and unchecked police authority in New Zealand.