27 May 2025

MTA on police directive not to investigate fuel theft under $150

From Midday Report, 12:14 pm on 27 May 2025

RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds - this meant officers could apply nationally standardised value thresholds when assessing theft and fraud files. Motor Trade Association's head of advocacy James McDowall spoke to Charlotte Cook.