News | Politics
13 Feb 2026 18:55
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Politics

    The Government's being urged to bring in new DNA laws for criminal investigations

    The Government's being urged to bring in new DNA laws for criminal investigations


    A Law Commission report's found the Bodily Samples Act is outdated, and fails to honour Tikanga Maori or te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    More than 90 per cent of samples taken from 2018 to 2019, were demanded by police officers, with no judicial oversight.

    Maori Genomics Researcher Karaitiana Taiuru says police have almost limitless power.

    He says they're able to use their discretion - which means Maori are more likely to be forced to provide DNA.

    The report will shortly be tabled in Parliament.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     13 Feb: More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary
     13 Feb: The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events
     13 Feb: A collective ambition to make Canterbury one of the best regions to grow business and a great life
     13 Feb: Václav Havel’s 1978 essay The Power of the Powerless is eerily relevant today
     12 Feb: Some acceleration in rental activity's kick-starting the year - after a subdued 2025
     12 Feb: National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats
     12 Feb: A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Last year reached a record migration low More...


     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway 31 and State Highway 39 in the Waikato's Otorohanga District, are both currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips 18:37

     Entertainment:
    Dick Van Dyke received a replica of the car featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for his 100th birthday 18:21

     Living & Travel:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six 18:17

     Law and Order:
    The mosque terrorist filed almost 700 complaints about conditions - over more than four years 18:07

     Entertainment:
    Demi Lovato has cancelled five concerts to "protect [her] health" 17:51

     Politics:
    More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary 17:37

     Rugby League:
    Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa 17:27

     Entertainment:
    Kaley Cuoco has hailed sleeping in a separate bed to her fiance a "game changer" 17:21

     Rugby:
    All 13 teams are set to start this weekend's SailGP regatta in Auckland, where some tough weather conditions should at least guarantee exciting racing ... assuming it doesn't get too ferocious on the Waitemata 16:57

     Entertainment:
    Christina Applegate is "certain" she contracted COVID-19 at the Married With Children reunion 16:51

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd