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New Zealand National party reinstates MP after inquiry clears him of bullying

Sam Uffindell surrounded by microphones
Sam Uffindell speaking to media in August. The New Zealand MP has been reinstated to the National party after an investigation cleared him of bullying allegations. Photograph: Ben Mckay/AAP

A New Zealand MP who has apologised for attacking a fellow student at high school has been reinstated to the opposition National party after an inquiry cleared him of bullying a female flatmate while at university.

Sam Uffindell had been suspended so the party could carry out an investigation into allegations of violence and intimidating behaviour at university, but on Monday he was reinstated to his former position, after the investigation found no evidence of bullying after high school.

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