Prominent detective investigated as 54 abuse cases reopened | Stuff.co.nz

Police are re-investigating 54 sexual assault and child abuse cases after concerns about one case triggered a review of almost a thousand files. The files were managed by one senior officer over a three-year period. That officer is prominent Detective Inspector Kevan Verry, who told Stuff the scale of the review was “news to me”. Investigations journalist Paula Penfold reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff