But as you know, there is a stay in terms of that prosecution," Mr Bush said today after an appearance before a Parliamentary select committee. On June 3, Detective Superintendent Andy Lovelock told media that the police position was still that Mr Pora was a co-offender with Rewa. At the time, Police were aware of the findings of the report clearing Mr Pora and recommending compensation. Mr Bush said police had received legal advice that Mr Pora's case did not meet that definition. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playTeina Pora is innocent and police have sought fresh evidence to have Malcolm Rewa charged with murder, Police Commissioner Mike Bush says.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 29, 2016 00:36 UTC