The Green Party co-leaders are defending their handling of shoplifting allegations made against their now former colleague Golriz Ghahraman - saying they did what they could, when they could, with the information they had.
Composite image of Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw, and MP Golriz Ghahraman. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock, Angus Dreaver
Ms Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament, admitting she acted out of character, and is not well.
RNZ political reporter Giles Dexter reports.
