Police officer pleads guilty to database misuse and reckless driving

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSunday 18 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An unnamed police officer has pleaded guilty to dishonestly accessing a database and reckless driving. The officer used the database to find sensitive information about a brother-in-law's ex-partner and took the relative on an unofficial ride-along involving sirens and speeds of up to 146km/h.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 18 Oct, 7:14pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 19 hours
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