An inquiry into complaints of sexual assault against a former Labour Party staff member has failed to back the complainant's version of events.
The report - by the independent lawyer Maria Dew QC - found insufficient evidence to back up the most serious allegations and said critical elements of the complainant's story were incorrect.
She found claims the staffer was "overbearing and aggressive" were substantiated, but not to the point it constituted unlawful bullying.
On releasing an executive summary of the report yesterday, Labour Party president Claire Szabo said the report did not find any reason for disciplinary action.
The man at the centre of the allegations says the report came after a thorough investigation and a fair and transparent process.
In a statement issued through his lawyer, he says he had answered all questions and provided all of the information asked of him. He says the report backs up his repeated denials of serious sexual assault.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the case had been damaging for many.
