Photo: RNZMedia and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. Following the airing of the report, Police Minister Mark Mitchell took to Facebook to express his frustration with the story. He said he "absolutely" did not bring the story up himself, and he did not discuss editorial matters with the board member. Police Minister Mark Mitchell. They said the board chair and the minister talked regularly.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 04, 2026 17:02 UTC