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Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested, and what legal protections do the royal family have?

20 February 2026

The British monarch is immune from criminal liability and certain other privileges apply to senior royals.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after almost 10 hours in custody
	20 Feb: The former duke of york has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.... more

Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ endures
	20 Feb: The artist used daring imagery that sparked controversy from the moment it was unveiled.... more

Confidence among Auckland businesses has surged to its highest level since 2022, according to the latest survey from the Auckland Business Chamber
	20 Feb: Confidence among Auckland businesses has surged to its highest level since 2022, according to the latest survey from the Auckland Business Chamber... more

What we know about ex-prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
	20 Feb: Police are searching two addresses in the UK including Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate where the former prince lived until last year.... more

A man's been arrested in Hamilton, allegedly stealing tools worth more than 44-thousand dollars
	20 Feb: A man's been arrested in Hamilton, allegedly stealing tools worth more than 44-thousand dollars... more

More women are professors, but gender gaps continue to plague NZ universities
	20 Feb: New Zealand universities are slowly closing the pay gap, but men are still more likely to fill senior leadership roles in the highest pay brackets.... more

Three men will appear in court today, following a gang-related altercation in Christchurch's Northcote
	20 Feb: Three men will appear in court today, following a gang-related altercation in Christchurch's Northcote ... more

Three people were taken to hospital after a chemical incident in Levin last night
	20 Feb: Three people were taken to hospital after a chemical incident in Levin last night... more

Police are appealing for information, as they investigate the death of a five-year-old boy who was found dead in the water in Napier
	20 Feb: Police are appealing for information, as they investigate the death of a five-year-old boy who was found dead in the water in Napier... more

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Today's News

National:
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested, and what legal protections do the royal family have? 11:17

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after almost 10 hours in custody 11:17

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Skiing:
Ally Hickman showed her grit at 2026 Winter Olympics after heavy fall on second run 11:07

Business:
Fonterra is raising its forecast payout to farmers, following the latest rise in global dairy prices 10:47

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National:
Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ endures 10:07

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