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"The buck stops with me": Police Minister on public transport violence

Publish Date
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 3:39pm
Photo / Mark Mitchell
Photo / Mark Mitchell

"The buck stops with me": Police Minister on public transport violence

Publish Date
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 3:39pm

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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