2 Oct 2023

String of abuse towards political candidates as election enters final weeks

From Morning Report, 8:11 am on 2 October 2023

As the election campaign enters its final weeks, there's been an alarming string of menacing actions towards political candidates - but those being discussed publicly appear to be just the tip of the iceberg.

Three women candidates - one from Te Pāti Māori and two from Labour - have reported disturbing altercations, threats and even a break-in, all politically motivated.

Political editor Jane Patterson reports.