New Zealand Police Commissioner apologized for wrongful imprisonment of Alan Hall for 1985 murder.

New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has apologized to Alan Hall for his wrongful imprisonment for the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton. Hall spent 19 years in prison before his conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022, leading to a $5 million compensation. Additionally, two former police staff and a prosecutor face charges related to the case. Hall's family welcomed the apology, marking a significant acknowledgment of past injustices.