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Henley & Partners Responds To European Court Of Justice Ruling On Malta’s Citizenship Program
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:44:18 +1200 | Henley and Partners
This judgment should not close the door to a more rational, fact-based conversation about the role of investment migration within the European project. More >>
Embolden Your Councils: Seabed Mining Critics Call On Voters
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:26:44 +1200 | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Protect Our Moana Taranaki co-leader Fiona Young highlighted a petition calling for councils and councillors across Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatu to oppose Trans-Tasman’s plans.More >>
Private Dump Owners Unhappy Over Council Court Action
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:40:57 +1200 | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The company, under Timaru-based directors Tony Moir and Bruce Tinnelly, is being prosecuted by the regional council, on charges of discharging contaminants to land. More >>
Lawyers For Climate Action Files Case Challenging NZ’s Climate Ambition In The Supreme Court
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:43:46 +1200 | Lawyers for Climate Action
Our targets aren’t ambitious enough. Supported by seven independent experts, we’re arguing that the targets are not aligned with what’s required to limit warming to 1.5°C, and the Commission didn’t carry out its analysis in the way the law ...More >>
Wellington City Council Defends Process That Led To Decision To Demolish City To Sea Bridge
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:14:54 +1200 | RNZ
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge. More >>
Woman Sentenced After Leaving Puppy In Pain For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:23:49 +1200 | SPCA
The woman was today sentenced at Napier District Court in relation to the SPCA charge and a number of unrelated police charges. The combined sentence handed down was 17 months imprisonment.More >>
Appeal To Witness Who Made Mangakino Driving Complaint
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:41:05 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May.More >>
Re Wellington Civic Trust V. Wellington City Council Judicial Review
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:24:24 +1200 | Helene Ritchie
The Civic Trust says that the Council has not meet the requirements of the Local Government Act Section 77(1), failing to provide all practicable options to the Council and to the public, and failing to ensure meaningful consultation.More >>
Supreme Court Dismisses Damin Peter Cook's 'Sexsomnia' Appeal
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:44:29 +1200 | RNZ
A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat. More >>
Two In Hot Water Following Risky Break In
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:45:34 +1200 | New Zealand Police
A 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been charged with burglary and will appear in Whangārei District Court today. More >>
Democratic Guardrails: Is NZ Safe From Authoritarianism?
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:09:47 +1200 | RNZ
Other nations are experiencing the erosion of democratic norms - even authoritarianism. Is our constitution strong enough to withstand it? More >>
Save The City-to-Sea Bridge
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:37:23 +1200 | Save the City-to-Sea Bridge
“We disagree with the Council’s decision to demolish this iconic bridge because we believe it was made in haste, and the people of Wellington were not properly consulted,” says Stuart Niven, Spokesperson for the Save the City-to-Sea Bridge group.More >>
Three To Appear In Court After Aggravated Robbery, Palmerston North
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:24:39 +1200 | New Zealand Police
We would also like to praise the public for reporting suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident, this is a great example of the community assisting Police, leading to these offenders being held to account.More >>
Man Arrested And Charged Following Incident In Te Awamutu
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:30:41 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The officers responding to this incident demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to public safety. Their actions reflect the dedication and bravery our Police show every day to keep others safe.More >>
Dad Speaks Of Anger, Grief Over Shock Death Of Kyle Whorrall
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:08:11 +1200 | RNZ
The father of the US student who died after being attacked at a bus stop says it's "such a waste" of a gifted person's life. More >>
Cross-Party Hope For Anti-Trafficking Legislation
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:04:13 +1200 | RNZ
An MP fighting for anti-trafficking legislation says it is hard for prosecutors to take cases to court - but he is hopeful his bill will turn the tide. More >>
Tunisia: Türk Says Rulings In “Conspiracy” Case Are A Setback To Justice And Rule Of Law
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:58:04 +1200 | OHCHR
The trial also lacked transparency, as evidence was not publicly presented or cross-examined. Access to public sessions was also denied for several journalists, civil society representatives and diplomats.More >>
Firearms And Ammunition Seized - Cheviot
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:01:23 +1200 | New Zealand Police
The rural community, farmers and landowners are concerned by the amount of poaching during this Roar period and are actively working with Police to report any illegal activity or suspicious behaviour.More >>
Former LG New Zealand Staff Plead Guilty To Criminal Charges After Messages Were Deleted
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:20:55 +1200 | Commerce Commission
Speaking about the matter, Commission Chair Dr John Small said the conduct showed a blatant disregard for the Commission’s processes and the law. More >>
Court Rejects Polluters' Attempt To Derail High Profile Climate Case
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:15:41 +1200 | Mike Smith
Smith says “This was yet another attempt by the corporations to escape responsibility for their emissions. Now that this has been cast aside, I can finally look forward to the case being heard in court."More >>
