Speaking for the first time since the explosive story broke this week, Glenys Dickson told Fairfax he should have gone earlier. Todd BarclayMs Dickson, told Fairfax she felt "quite sad'' for Mr Barclay. Mr Barclay, who had publicly denied taping her and refused to co-operate with the police, will not seek re-election as Clutha-Southland MP in the election in September. Speaking to media in Auckland, Mr English said during the dispute his advice to Mr Barclay had been that "that wasn't good behaviour''. After a complaint by Ms Dickson police investigated for 10 months but found insufficient evidence for search warrants and to press charges.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 22, 2017 20:15 UTC