New Stalking Law Takes Effect | Auckland News

New Stalking Law Takes Effect | Auckland News

Published: September 18, 2026

Duration: 1:17

Since May, a new anti-stalking law has sent shockwaves through communities—police have issued over 900 warnings and filed 140 charges targeting relentless, harmful intrusions that cause psychological trauma or financial ruin. With up to five years in prison on the line, authorities are sending a crystal-clear message: stalking won’t be tolerated, victims will be heard and supported, and this legislation closes a long-standing gap in justice, empowering law enforcement to finally hold perpetrators accountable.

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