Photo NZ Herald/fileA "king hit" punch crime would be established and speed cameras will only be allowed in accident blackspots and near schools, under New Zealand First policy unveiled by leader Winston Peters today. Peters also reiterated a pledge to increase police numbers by 1800, saying his party will not go into government without an agreement to do so. In a wide-ranging speech, Peters attacked "soft-headed" judges, the media, Police Minister Judith Collins, former prime minister Jenny Shipley and warned of Maori and Chinese criminals conspiring together. Peters' speech was preceded by a minute's silence for former Council of Trades Unions president Helen Kelly, who died this morning. On Peters' IPCA comments on fleeing drivers, Cahill said the focus should be on the person who doesn't stop.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 13, 2016 23:37 UTC