Former officer fabricated breath test result at Morrinsville checkpoint

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 1 Sep, 12:48pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority

An Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation found a Waikato-based officer invented an evidential breath-test reading after failing to conduct a required test in January 2024. The officer, who has since left the force, was not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence despite the watchdog describing the dishonesty as a potential criminal offence.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 1 Sep, 10:22am

   Police officer faked breath test and falsified reading (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesTue 1 Sep, 11:00am

   ‘Dishonest’ cop makes up breath test result after Morrinsville checkpoint stop (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldTue 1 Sep, 11:03am

   IPCA probe finds police officer made up fake alcohol reading (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 1 Sep, 12:48pm

   Officer quit police after fabricating roadside evidential breath test (opens in new tab)