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flag New Zealand police found 30,000 breath tests likely falsified, sparking investigations over data integrity and trust.

flag New Zealand police uncovered around 30,000 breath tests likely falsely or incorrectly recorded, following a data algorithm that flagged suspicious patterns like multiple tests within 90 seconds while moving over 20 km/h. flag The review, triggered by one officer logging 11 tests in five minutes without a traffic stop, found most irregularities involved road policing staff, including tests by officers off duty and unauthorized device use. flag While over 99.4% of tests were valid, the anomalies suggest deliberate simulation to inflate performance stats. flag The issue spans multiple districts, prompting internal investigations, senior briefings, and a review by the Transport Agency, with concerns over data integrity, accountability, and long-term impacts on public trust and funding.

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