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Government To Respond To 259 Human Rights Recommendations
Thu, 9 May 2024 13:49:14 +1200 | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says, “Addressing violence and abuse remains New Zealand’s most significant human rights issue affecting women.More >>
Enchanter Sinking Trial: 'The Whole Boat Turned Upside Down'
Wed, 8 May 2024 18:04:32 +1200 | RNZ
A deckhand on the ill-fated fishing boat Enchanter has revealed for the first time what happened in the hours after the vessel capsized - and his desperate efforts to save some of the passengers.More >>
Quick Arrest Following Jewellery Store Burglary, Motueka
Wed, 8 May 2024 12:31:57 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police investigating a burglary at a Motueka jewellery store have made an arrest and recovered $50k worth of jewellery following a search warrant. More >>
Authority Seeks Views On Preliminary UTS Decision
Wed, 8 May 2024 09:19:37 +1200 | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on its preliminary decision that an undesirable trading situation (UTS) arose following a recent High Court decision. The High Court considered appeals of the Authority’s decisions on a pricing error ...More >>
Letter Sent To The Vice Chancellor Of AUT From Don Brash
Tue, 7 May 2024 18:15:51 +1200 | Hobson's Pledge
We are a group of New Zealanders whose primary objective is to fight for equality under the law and advance the vision Governor William Hobson expressed at Waitangi in 1840.More >>
Animal Justice Party Calls For An End To Duck Shooting In Aotearoa
Tue, 7 May 2024 11:26:02 +1200 | Animal Justice Party
The normalisation of violence against animals, particularly through activities like duck shooting, is shamefully far too commonplace in our society. Our Kiwi culture should not be about killing for fun.More >>
Police Accept IPCA’s Findings Into Sexual Assault Investigation
Tue, 7 May 2024 10:14:30 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found an investigation into an alleged sexual assault was inadequate. More >>
Inadequate Investigation Into An Alleged Sexual Assault
Tue, 7 May 2024 10:13:16 +1200 | Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a man was inappropriately charged with a serious sexual assault arising from events in Auckland in October 2019, as a result of an inadequate Police investigation.More >>
Team Effort Leads To Arrest Of Disqualified Driver On Stolen ATV
Mon, 6 May 2024 08:24:12 +1200 | New Zealand Police
A great team effort and local knowledge of back roads has led to the arrest of a disqualified driver fleeing on a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on New Zealand’s most iconic beach.More >>
Arrest And Charges Laid, Taumarunui
Sat, 4 May 2024 13:24:44 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Taumarunui Police have removed guns, drugs and cash from the hands of a gang associate after executing a search warrant. Supported by out-of-town colleagues, Taumarunui Police last week (22 – 26 April) located 2.4kg of cannabis, 10 grams of methamphetamine, ...More >>
Arrests Made In Southern District Organised Crime Operation
Fri, 3 May 2024 13:55:12 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh, Southern District Organised Crime Squad More >>
Update: Search For Waitaki Fisherman
Fri, 3 May 2024 13:32:06 +1200 | NZ Police
The search phase for the fisherman reported missing at the Waitaki River on Monday 22 April has been suspended, but enquiries are ongoing. More >>
Computer Says No: Police Bust Tech Burglar
Fri, 3 May 2024 13:28:17 +1200 | NZ Police
A man who drove onto a commercial property in East Tāmaki and allegedly helped himself to dozens of laptops and computer accessories will front court. More >>
Arrests Made After Hutt Valley Bus Robberies
Fri, 3 May 2024 12:03:48 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Hutt Valley Police have arrested two youths following the robbery of four buses in less than a week. More >>
Let It Roar: FMC's Griffin Creek Fundraising Campaign
Thu, 2 May 2024 19:46:46 +1200 | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC is launching a Griffin Creek fundraising campaign to help with the costs of an ongoing court case. More >>
Police Operation Goes Swimmingly, Five Arrested
Thu, 2 May 2024 10:48:32 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Five members and associates of the Head Hunters Motorcycle Club are facing methamphetamine charges, following a Police operation. More >>
Police Work To Reunite Tools With Owners Following Western Bay Of Plenty Search Warrant
Thu, 2 May 2024 09:54:00 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Following the Wednesday 1 November search warrant, thanks to tools and equipment being engraved with identifying information, Police were able to reunite five sets of tools valued at over $30,000 with their owners.More >>
Charge Laid Following Confier Grove Callout
Thu, 2 May 2024 07:46:30 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police is disappointed in an allegedly fictitious phone call, which sparked an emergency response in Conifer Grove last night. There was a prompt response to an address on Cunningham Place before 9.30pm, after it was reported that a firearms incident had ...More >>
Record Class Action Settlement Gives Hope To 50,000 Australian Junior Doctors
Wed, 1 May 2024 14:56:14 +1200 | Hayden Stephens and Associates
A landmark $229.8 million class action settlement in NSW - the largest ever for underpayment in Australian legal history - has ignited hope for thousands more junior doctors in Australia who have been working excessive hours without fair compensation.More >>
New Reports Highlight Food Recall System At Work
Wed, 1 May 2024 11:41:36 +1200 | New Zealand Food Safety
A new report by New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) identifies Salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products as the most significant food safety event of 2023, resulting in 14 recalls affecting 65 food products. The Consumer-level Food Recalls Annual ...More >>
