Main photo: Dean Purcell / NZHThe Independent Police Conduct Authority cleared police for not arresting a murderer on parole who was caught drink driving with knives in his car and went on to kill another woman. He was over the legal drink driving limit and had knives in his car - but was not detained or arrested. "He processed Mr Tainui for drink driving and summonsed him to appear in court. "Mr Tainui was forbidden to drive for 12 hours and his car keys were confiscated." "Mr Tainui then left on foot.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 21, 2020 21:45 UTC