(NZ Herald) When the Christchurch terror attack happened, Zeena Ali was inspired to join the police to help her Muslim community.
And this week she will not only graduate as a police officer, but will become the first in New Zealand to don a police-issued hijab as part of her uniform.
Ali, 30, even worked with police to design a garment that is both functional for her new role and considerate of her religion.
She told the Herald the design process started even before she started at Police College, with her trialling various materials and styles and offering recommendations and improvements.
