Sex worker criticises police handling of Michael Forbes investigation

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 5:45pm

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A sex worker involved in the Michael Forbes case has described police handling of the investigation as unacceptable. Forbes resigned from the Prime Minister's office after being investigated for covertly recording audio sessions with sex workers in Wellington. Questions have been raised regarding why government officials were not informed of the allegations for a year.

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1. StuffThu 14 Aug 2025, 5:49am

   Sex worker: Police handling of press secretary case does not make sense (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 2:02pm

   Why was the Beehive kept in dark about press secretary filming allegations? (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 14 Aug 2025, 5:45pm

   Michael Forbes scandal: Why was the Beehive kept in dark about press secretary filming allegations? (opens in new tab)