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Expansion of citizen’s arrest powers to take effect within a week

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Expansion of citizen’s arrest powers to take effect within a week
NZ Herald
NZ Herald1 hrs ago
Expansion of citizen’s arrest powers to take effect within a week
New offences target assaults on first responders and 'coward punches'.
Stuff
Stuff🏁 first to report2 days ago
Citizens’ arrest powers set for major expansion under new law
The Government says retailers will be better equipped to stop shoplifters, while new offences targeting coward punches and assaults on first responders are also set to become law.
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