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"The buck stops with me": Police Minister on public transport violence
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
The victims of an unprovoked attack on an Auckland train line late last year are speaking out, describing injuries and a lingering fear of using public transport.
It’s yet another reminder of the safety concerns many New Zealanders have at the back of their minds the next time they step onto a bus or train.
Auckland Transport data shows hundreds of violent incidents across public transport services in the two years to November 2025 - and based on headlines, there’s little sign that trend is easing.
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