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flag New Zealand police won’t review breath test targets despite 30,000 falsified tests and 100 officers under investigation.

flag Police in New Zealand have decided not to review alcohol breath test targets despite finding that about 30,000 tests were falsified between July 2024 and August 2025, with over 100 officers under investigation. flag A new algorithm detected anomalies, including tests recorded without drivers present, but authorities say there was no pressure to meet targets, and the overall number of tests—over 4.2 million—exceeded the national goal. flag They emphasize the misconduct was isolated, not systemic, and that breath-testing devices cannot detect fake tests without manual review. flag An internal investigation is ongoing, and police maintain the current system remains effective in reducing alcohol-related deaths.

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