New Zealand seeking to waive diplomatic immunity after boozy post-Bledisloe Cup brawl

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New Zealand seeking to waive diplomatic immunity after boozy post-Bledisloe Cup brawl
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New Zealand is seeking approval from Australia to waive diplomatic immunity for the partner of a diplomat who was involved in a boozy post-Bledisloe Cup match brawl. Police responded to an altercation between three people in downtown Wellington at about 3.30am on Sunday. The incident has been privately described as a “drunken punch-up” involving the male partner of an Australian diplomat stationed in the Kiwi capital.

However, owing to the seriousness of the alleged crime, police confirmed they had begun a process to have the immunity stripped from the man. It is understood the man was wearing Wallabies supporter gear, having hours earlier witnessed the Wallabies lose 33-13 at Sky Stadium. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the incident.

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