about 1 hour ago

RNZ earlier revealed about 130 police officers were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

Police will not investigate how many staff were involved in 12,000 additional "irregular" breath tests saying it would be "impractical".

RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) halted $12 million worth of funding until it was satisfied police had met their breath test targets.