Home / New ZealandRNZ6 Aug, 2026 06:22 AM2 mins to readJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo / Mark Mitchell Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo / Mark Mitchell By RNZAn amendment to the Crimes Act has passed its final reading in Parliament.Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the majority of the legislation will take effect within a week. That includes an expansion to citizen’s arrest powers, allowing members of the public to intervene in any at any time of day. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Expansion of citizen’s arrest powers to take effect within a week
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