NZTA halts $6m police funding over breath test issues

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 1:06pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Chris Bishop

The New Zealand Transport Agency has suspended $6 million in funding to police until breath test targets are met. This follows reports that approximately 130 staff members are under investigation after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were allegedly recorded incorrectly.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 4 Dec 2025, 12:02pm

   Transport Agency halts $6m in funding to police until breath test targets met (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 4 Dec 2025, 12:42pm

   NZTA halts millions in funding to police over breath test saga (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 4 Dec 2025, 1:06pm

   NZ Transport Agency fraud licence scandal: Some of the 459 commercial drivers can resit tests (opens in new tab)