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Man Arrested For Porirua Tyre Slashing
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:07:13 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the slashing of car tyres in Porirua on Saturday. More >>
Firearm Discharged Towards Police During Incident In Bay Of Plenty
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:30:53 +1200 | New Zealand Police
A man is in custody and facing numerous charges following a serious incident in Eastern Bay of Plenty overnight. More >>
Another ‘Stolen Generation’ Enabled By Court Ruling On Waitangi Tribunal Summons
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:22:37 +1200 | Te Pati Maori
21:00, Wednesday 24 April, 2024 Mariameno Kapa-Kingi MP Mema Paremata mō Te Tai Tokerau Spokesperson for Children | Spokesperson for Oranga Tamariki Tonight’s court decision to overturn the summons of the Children’s Minister has enabled the ...More >>
Statement On Behalf Of Hon. Karen Chhour: High Court Decision Re Waitangi Tribunal Summons
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:05:24 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Minister Chhour acknowledges April 24 decision from the High Court regarding the Waitangi Tribunal’s summons for her to appear. The parties have rights of appeal. The Minister is therefore limited in what further comment she can make at this time.More >>
Immigration New Zealand Cracks Down on Employer Non-Compliance
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:33:44 +1200 | VisaAide
Leading visa and immigration consultancy, VisaAide, is urging New Zealand employers to make sure they’re up to date with their accreditation and compliant with New Zealand employment laws and standards, plus the Immigration Act 2009. This followsMore >>
Skippers Need To Undertake Checks Prior To Departure
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:06:05 +1200 | Maritime New Zealand
The prosecution of a charter boat skipper is highlighting the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys. More >>
Can Body-Worn Cameras Work In Australia And New Zealand? Lessons From Milestone’s Denmark Survey
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:04:34 +1200 | PR Deadlines
With its clear mandate for police use, political nuances, and nuanced public trust, Denmark's insights provide valuable considerations for Australia and New Zealand. More >>
Lengthy Legal Battle Over ERA Determination Ends In Failure For South Island Business
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:22:17 +1200 | MBIE
In September 2022 Darren Angus, who with his wife Lyndal owns Caisteal An Ime Ltd (CAIL), trading as Akaroa Village Inn, was ordered by the ERA to pay $7,500 in penalties for refusing to provide a Labour Inspector with wages and time records; holiday and ...More >>
DFSNZ Waits For More Information On Chinese Positive Doping Results
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:57:29 +1200 | Drug Free Sport NZ
Drug Free Sport New Zealand notes the recent media stories and statements relating to positive tests from Chinese swimmers in 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. At a time when trust in the anti-doping system is being restored, it is of significant ...More >>
Gang-patch Legislation ‘problematic For Human Rights’
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:43:38 +1200 | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the proposed Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill falls short on a range of human rights standards and is likely to have unintended consequences. A report from the Attorney-General found the measures ...More >>
Immigration New Zealand Cracks Down on Employer Non-Compliance
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:51:03 +1200 | Clickthrough Digital
Leading visa and immigration consultancy, VisaAide, is urging New Zealand employers to make sure they’re up to date with their accreditation and compliant with New Zealand employment laws and standards, plus the Immigration Act 2009. This follows ...More >>
The Criminal Bar Association Of New Zealand (CBANZ) Strongly Opposes The Proposed Return Of The Three Strikes Regime
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:33:37 +1200 | Criminal Bar Association
We repeat our call for criminal justice policy to be based on evidence, something the three strikes regime neglects to recognise – with no evidence that it either reduces crime or assists with rehabilitation.More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Finding Into Excessive Use Of Force
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:15:52 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report, which found Police actions were unjustified during an arrest following an incident that ended in Counties Manukau in September 2022. Counties Manukau District Commander, ...More >>
IPCA PUBLIC REPORT - Use Of Force At End Of Pursuit In South Auckland Not Justified
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:14:40 +1200 | Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the force used by two officers was unjustified following a pursuit on 1 September 2022. More >>
Offenders Plans Cut Short Following Flee
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:26:02 +1200 | New Zealand Police
A man will face court once again after breaching his bail and failing to stop for Police. At around 1.35pm yesterday Police located a vehicle of interest in the Ranui area. Enquiries were already ongoing to locate the man, who the day prior was reported ...More >>
Government To Introduce Revised Three Strikes Law
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:35:10 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Today's announcement provides details of the Government's plans for a revised Three Strikes law. Introduced in the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 2010, the previous Three Strikes legislation was repealed in 2022.More >>
Realignment Of Streams May Result In Prosecution, Council Warns
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:16:02 +1200 | Taranaki Regional Council
Individuals who carry out illegal earthworks to realign or reclaim waterways may face prosecution and potentially a hefty fine, Taranaki Regional Council says. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing, Hawke's Bay
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:59:59 +1200 | New Zealand Police
"I hope that today’s outcome brings some measure of peace for Darcy’s whānau and loved ones, knowing that those responsible have been held to account." More >>
Law Commission Starts Second Round Of Consultation On Review Of Adult Decision-making Capacity Law
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:54:19 +1200 | Law Commission
Traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities and experiences of mental distress can affect a person’s decision-making. The Government has asked for a review on how the law should respond when an adult’s decision-making is affected.More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing For Angela Blackmoore Murder
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:27:21 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentences of life imprisonment, with 10 years non-parole, handed down today in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Angela Blackmoore on 17 August 1995.More >>
