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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

Are New Zealand Police facing another crisis of confidence?

from The Front Page · host NZ Herald

The New Zealand Police has been rocked by an investigation into the country’s top cop.  An inquiry’s underway into complaints against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.  He is strongly denying the claims. But, it comes at a time when trust and confidence in police is on shaky ground already. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to take us through how we got here, and what happens next.  Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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