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Murdoch Harris, when he was arrested and charged with 37 burglaries – all of which were later thrown out.
‘Who would believe a Māori boy?’
7th August, 2025
A dodgy cop, a Brethren Police Minister, forced confessions and police brutality. A 1950s case revisited reveals the dark layers of racism and corruption in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.The 1950s saw a rise in post-war crime. Sid Holland’s National Party swept into power in 1950, promising a crackdown and restoring capital punishment. Many applauded the tough stance.