EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 11 MIN
Explainer: Stalking becomes a crime - what does that mean?
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On Tuesday, new legislation came into effect to make stalking and harassment a crime ... punishable by up to five years in prison. Yesterday, the day after it was signed into law, an Auckland man was arrested and charged with stalking and harassing a woman. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Law Carrie Leonetti co-authored the original draft of this legislation for Government, she joins Jesse to explain what it is and why we need it.
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On Tuesday, new legislation came into effect to make stalking and harassment a crime ... punishable by up to five years in prison. Yesterday, the day after it was signed into law, an Auckland man was arrested and charged with stalking and harassing a woman. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Law Carrie Leonetti co-authored the original draft of this legislation for Government, she joins Jesse to explain what it is and why we need it.
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