"Tori" told Mr L she was working in an anti-corruption operation and needed his help to plant a listening device in a police car. Tori had told Mr L the listening device did not work and they needed the car again. "Mr Tetera presents with a complex offence pathway," the report says, noting his distorted problem-solving and rejection of the consequences of his actions. Tetera looked the part, used the right police jargon and was very confident, the man told the jury when the case went to trial. An employment investigation also found misconduct in the case of the officer who handed over his patrol car and vest.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 04, 2022 06:44 UTC