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Naidoo’s Political Ascent Under Fire | Auckland News
A top police officer, Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, is facing political and ethical scrutiny after being poised to enter Parliament as a Labour candidate — just as the Police Minister raises alarms over his access to sensitive government briefings. The Minister claims Naidoo was privy to confidential policy discussions before his political ambitions were known within the force, withholding key details under “law and order” concerns. Naidoo’s own manager admits he delayed informing senior leadership, now apologizing for the oversight. Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends Naidoo’s integrity…
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