Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham retires after 40 years

Monday 15 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5:30pm

In this story Tania Kura

Assistant Commissioner of Investigations Paul Basham has reportedly retired after 40 years of service. His departure follows the recent retirement of Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura. Basham has been with the police since 1985.

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1. StuffMon 15 Sep 2025, 4:49pm

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2. Waikato Times via RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 5:07pm

   Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham retiring after 40 years in the police (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldMon 15 Sep 2025, 5:30pm

   Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham retiring after 40 years in police (opens in new tab)

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