Police apologise to Rakesh Naidoo over incorrect information

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 3:59pm

In this story Labour Party, Richard Chambers

Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson has apologised to Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo for spreading incorrect information regarding his Labour Party candidacy. A review has cleared Naidoo of any wrongdoing, finding that he followed police policy when disclosing his intention to stand for election.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 9:26am

   Police apologise for spreading incorrect information about Rakesh Naidoo party candidacy (opens in new tab)

   • Rakesh Naidoo cleared after police investigation into possible leaks to Labour (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Aug, 2:59pm
2. 1News via RNZThu 13 Aug, 9:52am

   Rakesh Naidoo's manager apologises for 'confusion' over Labour bid (opens in new tab)

   • Police clear senior officer turned Labour candidate after review (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Aug, 3:59pm
3. StuffThu 13 Aug, 10:23am

   Police apologise to Rakesh Naidoo after spreading ‘incorrect information’ (opens in new tab)