New Zealand MP Suspended Amid Shoplifting Allegations

An alleged incident involving Green MP Golriz Ghahraman at a boutique Auckland clothing store happened just two days before Christmas. Ghahraman, who was justice spokeswoman for the Greens up until yesterday, has stood aside from her portfolios after being accused of shoplifting, Newstalk ZB Plus understands. Police have now confirmed they received a report about an incident at a Ponsonby retailer on December 23. “Initial inquiries are still being made into this report and police are not able to comment further at this stage” a police statement said.