Sam Sherwood

Labour candidate Rakesh Naidoo is a former police superintendent. Photo / Marty Melville By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Labour says police have confirmed that leading list candidate Rakesh Naidoo is not under investigation. However, Police Minister Mark Mitchell ... See more

By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Labour says police have confirmed that leading list candidate Rakesh Naidoo is not under investigation. However, Police Minister Mark Mitchell says it's an 'ongoing matter for police, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment'... See more

Police staff made crude comments about a lawyer's headlock photo. Photo / NZME By Sam Sherwood of RNZ A lawyer was the target of 'unprofessional and inappropriate' remarks in a police group chat, including comments about a photo of him being put in a head... See more

A lawyer was the target of "unprofessional and inappropriate" remarks in a police group chat, including comments about a photo of him being put in a headlock by a police officer. In response to the photo, one staff member said "a bit tighter & a bit l... See more

A children's advocate says she is "utterly appalled" by revelations that children were allegedly sexually and physically abused after going to police with complaints. Safeguarding Children chief executive Willow Duffy said the children's safety and wellbe... See more