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21 October 2026

'Less body armour and tactical equipment required' after 500 extra police target missed

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

'Less body armour and tactical equipment required' after 500 extra police target missed

Police wanted 500 more officers on board than when the current Government came to power. That hasn't happened.

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