Police officer successfully appeals drink-driving conviction
Saturday 27 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Harrison Rickard-Simms, a 25-year-old Bay of Plenty police officer, has successfully appealed a drink-driving conviction. He was stopped in Tokoroa on 26 April after returning a breath alcohol level of 521mcg. While the conviction was overturned, his legal battle to retain his job continues.