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Dignity should never be sacrificed on the altar of free speech: Opinion from Victoria University: NZ has effectively told victims of hate we will cling to a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/dignity-should-never-be-sacrificed-on-the-altar-of-free-speech/
Three Strikes law set for controversial comeback: Critics warn of ineffectiveness and bias - The Front Page
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/three-strikes-law-set-for-controversial-comeback-critics-warn-of-ineffectiveness-and-bias-the-front-page/RSAX4ZAFWNDYZP6DNLTB4J3RGY/
Tech giant Amazon's $7.5b NZ data centre plan quietly put on hold: Customers were told data centres would open this year, but Amazon hasn't resolved ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/01/amazons-7-5b-nz-data-centre-plan-quietly-put-on-hold/
Govt's shadowy work on secrecy clauses criticised: Tasked with developing safeguards against abuse of Official Information Act carve-outs ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/08/govts-shadowy-work-on-secrecy-clauses-criticised/
Nelson judge hits alarm button over looming end to alcohol and drug screening service
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511228/nelson-judge-hits-alarm-button-over-looming-end-to-alcohol-and-drug-screening-service
Goldsmith says nixing cultural reports likely to put more Māori in prison: Officials said no work had been done to determine the effect of the bill on Māori due ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/28/goldsmith-says-nixing-cultural-reports-likely-to-put-more-maori-in-prison/
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Goldsmith says nixing cultural reports likely to put more Māori in prison: Officials said no work had been done to determine the effect of the bill on Māori due ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/28/goldsmith-says-nixing-cultural-reports-likely-to-put-more-maori-in-prison/
Paid articlePaid ACT launches Treaty Principles Bill information campaign: "Time and time again, the opposition have claimed we are trying to re-write, or even abolish ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508579/act-launches-treaty-principles-bill-information-campaign
Leaked Treaty bill will ‘radically change’ tone of tomorrow’s hui, says Ngarewa-Packer
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/19-01-2024/leaked-treaty-bill-will-radically-change-tone-of-tomorrows-hui-says-ngarewa-packer
Chris Hipkins grills Christopher Luxon on scrapping of smokefree legislation as Parliament resumes
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/parliament-returns-question-time-resumes-as-mps-set-to-debate-red-sea-nzdf-deployment-maori-policies/CO7VEJ2BHFFEZA372FUUW6U7VM/
Judiciary and courts included in Govt's cuts, raising further constitutional red flags
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/29/judiciary-included-in-govts-cuts-raising-further-constitutional-red-flags/
Paid articlePaid Renter advocates want private landlords regulated under new bill targeting property managers
nzherald.co.nz/nz/renter-advocates-want-private-landlords-regulated-under-new-bill-targeting-property-managers/K7KSSMFGX5BUDKYQNYOXFYLS3U/
Youth crime and justice: Court and prison less likely for new generations of youth
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/youth-crime-and-justice-court-and-prison-less-likely-for-new-generations-of-youth/RV2NN6SKPFDLLFSGZZ5K4QA5HA/
Northland’s Rangatahi Court carving out new pathways for troubled youth: In an era where many Māori youth are disconnected from their roots, a groundbreaking ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northlands-rangatahi-court-carving-out-new-pathways-for-troubled-youth/T6FQYUXFJZHFHCB5R52FQV6K7M/
Youth crime: Young offenders often child victims of family violence, neglect : Children and teenagers who commit serious crime tend to have things in common - ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/youth-crime-young-offenders-often-child-victims-of-family-violence-neglect/ZDHOAWLC2NFDRM6DKAMH3S6QEA/
A year on, and Peter Ellis' family waits: A substantial miscarriage of justice finding in the Supreme Court – and yet still no apology ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/29/a-year-on-and-peter-ellis-family-still-waits/
Which policies survived the negotiations – and which didn't: What key manifesto policies did National, Act and NZ First secure during the coalition ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/24/which-policies-survived-the-negotiations-and-which-didnt/
All three coalition parties campaigned on what they deemed “tougher” approaches to crime. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3z2ax9fw
The 'troubled-teen' industry and conflicts of interest in Family Court: Psychologists, lawyers, and therapists all profit from the proliferation of ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/08/the-troubled-teen-industry-and-conflicts-of-interest-in-family-court/
Revolving door for lobbyists 'can result in unfair access' - Justice Ministry: Justice Ministry warns of 'misuse of privileged information' by ministers entering ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/501982/revolving-door-for-lobbyists-can-result-in-unfair-access-justice-ministry
Triple murderer Lauren Dickason’s defence cost taxpayers $709,000 – bill to rise as sentencing looms
nzherald.co.nz/nz/taxpayers-fund-triple-murderers-failed-defence-lauren-dickasons-709k-legal-aid-bill-set-to-rise-as-sentencing-approaches/MVRVX2M6PVH47N2JJ35RPKSWHY/
Defining Issues: Don't cherry pick changes to the Sentencing Act: Proponents of harsher sentences for criminals claim those who offend have their rights put ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/defining-issues-dont-cherry-pick-changes-to-the-sentencing-act
Paid articlePaid Group to look at how artificial intelligence could intersects with the courts: An AI advisory group has been set up to help courts and judges, and will start ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/498894/group-to-look-at-how-artificial-intelligence-could-intersects-with-the-courts
Popular Fitness Influencer Raechelle Chase Dies At 41, Police Launch Probe: The cause of death is not known yet and New Zealand police are investigating the case ...
ndtv.com/world-news/popular-fitness-influencer-raechelle-chase-dies-at-41-police-launch-probe-4501639
Posie Parker cancels trip to New Zealand over safety concerns: British anti-transgender activist Kellie-Jay Keen - also known as Posie Parker - says she is ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/498122/posie-parker-cancels-trip-to-new-zealand-over-safety-concerns
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder: Her loved ones jumped a barrier and allegedly assaulted the man at a previous hearing.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/killer-of-napier-woman-arohaina-henare-pleads-guilty-to-murder/R73VNEE56JHHDBILIJAJGRZ4XU/
Many court buildings in very poor condition with repair costs rising, documents show
rnz.co.nz/news/national/498847/many-court-buildings-in-very-poor-condition-with-repair-costs-rising-documents-show
Crime: Latest Justice Ministry data show spike in serious and violent offences this year
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/crime-latest-justice-ministry-data-show-spike-in-serious-and-violent-offences-this-year/WMNMWORMKZDENK4UE5DQQTL6DQ/
Courts clogged by self-represented litigants, lawyers say; solutions proposed: The number of people representing themselves in civil cases has grown enormously ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/498482/courts-clogged-by-self-represented-litigants-lawyers-say-solutions-proposed
Meet Mabel the court therapy dog : Patting a dog is well known to lower stress hormone levels. For many victims, appearing in court can be a very stressful ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018903050/meet-mabel-the-court-therapy-dog
Mother devastated after children uplifted by police and Oranga Tamariki in international custody battle
nzherald.co.nz/nz/mother-devastated-after-children-uplifted-by-police-and-oranga-tamariki-in-international-custody-battle/2GNNEGL57BFHPFLTVJDPW65HRI/
Election 2023: National Party says 60pc increase in gang affiliates sentenced to home detention concerning for ‘public safety’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2023-national-party-says-60pc-increase-in-gang-affiliates-sentenced-to-home-detention-concerning-for-public-safety/TWG2WORPLZCEVAURD44YGTXXEY/
Report finds history repeating in coverage of calls for crime crackdown : Political calls to crack down on crime are echoing in our media ahead of the upcoming ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018902115/report-finds-history-repeating-in-coverage-of-calls-for-crime-crackdown
Legal aid shortfalls leave people forced to represent themselves in court: New Zealand Law Society's president says people being turned away from legal aid due ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/495275/legal-aid-shortfalls-leave-people-forced-to-represent-themselves-in-court
Government botches response to Lake Alice torture finding: The heads of Crown Law and the Ministry of Justice can’t work out between them whether the abuse of ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/government-botches-response-to-finding-of-torture-for-lake-alice
Kiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice official: The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiri-allan-crashed-outside-home-of-senior-ministry-of-justice-official/7Z7R2UG4ORDPJFUTFSCQ62QIX4/
Quick Glance: The Journey of Kiri Allan
- Kiri Allan stepped down from her positions and returned home to reflect on her political future.
- According to Chris Hipkins, Allan was experiencing 'extreme emotional distress' at the time of the incident.
- Jacinda Ardern appointed Allan, who won the East Coast electorate in 2020, as the minister for conservation and emergency management.
- Allan was on a mental health break following a personal relationship crisis when Hipkins returned to New Zealand.
Justice system bogged down in 'delays of two to three years' for trials: NZ's district courts are still feeling the lingering effects of Covid-19 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/495526/justice-system-bogged-down-in-delays-of-two-to-three-years-for-trials
Deaths in New Zealand likely linked to Canadian poison chef: The coroner is investigating deaths of New Zealanders who are believed to have bought lethal ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/496979/deaths-in-new-zealand-likely-linked-to-canadian-poison-chef
Chinese spying, infiltration 'notable' security threat to New Zealand: Report: Secret service report heralds a more mature approach to bilateral ties with China ...
rfa.org/english/news/china/china-newzealand-08142023143354.html
Tauranga courthouse: $208m redvelopment green light pleases lawyers: Criminal bar lawyers have waited years for a new building says defence lawyer Bill Nabney.
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-courthouse-208m-redvelopment-green-light-pleases-lawyers/X3DUWKJDCZFIPARRGXLS6NSSRY/
Mama Hooch rapists trial: Courts lose more than $20k in catering, venue fees after jury canned
nzherald.co.nz/nz/mama-hooch-rapists-trial-courts-lose-more-than-20k-in-catering-venue-fees-after-jury-canned/HGWNRA6WFVFDXL4TJOXIGGWW3Q/
Protect fertility, and it won't need so much fixing: As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/protect-fertility-and-it-wont-need-fixing
Mother accused of suitcase murders appears in court, vows to prove innocence: The 42-year-old has appeared in the High Court in Auckland for an administrative ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489185/mother-accused-of-suitcase-murders-appears-in-court-vows-to-prove-innocence
NZ backpacker bank accounts hit by anti-money laundering rules: Working holiday visa holders have to jump through hoops to get a bank account because of ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/backpacker-bank-accounts-hit-by-anti-money-laundering-rules
New Zealand has much to learn from the treatment of Posie Parker: Women who gathered to hear Posie Parker were confronted by a much burlier counter-protest ...
spectator.co.uk/article/new-zealand-has-much-to-learn-from-the-treatment-of-posie-parker/
Paid articlePaid Ohakune courthouse still closed due to health, safety and security worries: People attending monthly sittings at a central North Island courthouse could be ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/487892/ohakune-courthouse-still-closed-due-to-health-safety-and-security-worries
New Zealand's critical infrastructure vulnerable to hackers - cyber security expert
rnz.co.nz/news/business/486863/new-zealand-s-critical-infrastructure-vulnerable-to-hackers-cyber-security-expert
Top-shelf office furniture for judges, lawyers, courts costs taxpayer almost $300k
nzherald.co.nz/nz/top-shelf-office-furniture-for-judges-lawyers-courts-costs-taxpayer-almost-300k/4NHUVJM43VEJHDZV3RUTPI2LYQ/
Commitment to bill to lower voting age looking wobbly: Comments from officials about government priorities cast doubt on whether a bill will advance any further
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/08-03-2023/commitment-to-bill-to-lower-voting-age-looking-wobbly
Reports on racism drop on election year : Two reports on racism in New Zealand released by the Human Rights Commission land at a time when political rhetoric ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/reports-on-racism-raise-challenges-in-election-year
Bongs, meth and fireworks: A list of confiscated items in our courts: Credit card knives, bongs, counterfeit cash and fireworks are among the hundreds of items ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/486306/bongs-meth-and-fireworks-a-list-of-confiscated-items-in-our-courts
Justice Minister Kiri Allan, PM Jacinda Ardern respond to court decision forcing rethink of 501s
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/justice-minister-kiri-allan-pm-jacinda-ardern-respond-to-court-decision-forcing-rethink-of-501s/UWGAHT5LVNGRLCWTIIKDHQZXTE/
Crown to appeal against bombshell High Court decision opposing 501 monitoring : The decision found special conditions on returning 501s went against the Bill of ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crown-to-appeal-against-bombshell-high-court-decision-opposing-501-monitoring/P7SQ3FMBKZG4NIVBHQ4FAY3LGQ/
Open Justice: The shocking, amusing and baffling court cases of 2022: From burrito crime to tagging a cop car, here are the most peculiar stories this year.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/open-justice-the-shocking-amusing-and-baffling-court-cases-of-2022/I2EGWBWKRVEJHA64LJ5BJUSNEE/
March 15 families contacted over cyber attack: Muslim leader calls for greater transparency from ministry over hacked files
newsroom.co.nz/page/march-15-families-contacted-over-cyber-attack
Te Whatu Ora loses access to 14,000 patient files amid cyber attacks: The Herald understands it is related to the cyber attack on the Ministry of Justice.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/te-whatu-ora-loses-access-to-14000-paitent-files-amid-cyber-attacks/QDV2IRVDXNFBZEDFQSVI5N2WTQ/
Law change needed to facilitate National’s plan to put ankle bracelets on 10-year-olds
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/law-change-needed-to-facilitate-nationals-plan-to-put-ankle-bracelets-on-10-year-olds/Y7AYZQCJVNCWDC5I6XUVGFIPOU/
Ransomware attacks: Are stolen Justice, health, insurance files appearing on the dark web?
nzherald.co.nz/business/ransomware-attacks-are-stolen-justice-health-insurance-files-appearing-on-the-dark-web/2KGN3WJU5NCJBDSAOQ3SXUC2TE/
Paid articlePaid 14,000 coronial files blocked: Ministry of Justice confirms cyber attack: The ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/14000-coronial-files-blocked-ministry-of-justice-confirms-cyber-attack/PER7K2EEDFELPN7LUG4N3PLCEM/
Fourteen-year-old facing 53 charges in Christchurch: During the youth's second appearance on the matter, 28 charges were dropped.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/fourteen-year-old-facing-53-charges-in-christchurch/FDC4UZZ4UBE2NN7TVR24S24C3Q/
Suitcase homicides: Arrested Korean woman may be extradited ‘soon’ according to NZ Coroner to face murder charges
nzherald.co.nz/nz/suitcase-homicides-arrested-korean-woman-may-be-extradited-soon-according-to-nz-coroner-to-face-murder-charges/EOAAESOZPFDN5JLEKFSXQJ5ZY4/
Bodies in suitcase: Police to work with South Korea authorities to extradite woman
nzherald.co.nz/nz/bodies-in-suitcase-police-to-work-with-south-korea-authorities-to-extradite-woman/IZHGXZUVHVA53D2M565ATBJPNM/
US cannabis pardon: Calls for NZ Government to follow in their footsteps: Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/us-cannabis-pardon-calls-for-nz-government-to-follow-in-their-footsteps/TWZ5I42654W2EI26QRB6ENNM24/
Paid articlePaid Court and justice staff to take industrial action amid cost-of-living woes: Court and justice staff in the PSA will work to rule.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/court-and-justice-staff-to-take-industrial-action-amid-cost-of-living-woes/V2U2HOWDA5HBPGWDOHBUPSG6F4/
Does a criminal's 'appalling upbringing' require softer punishment?: Some judges question whether commissioned written cultural reports are really necessary.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/cultural-reports-can-mean-big-discounts-off-an-offenders-sentence-but-are-they-really-needed/3QPWPUK4KEANP2ZU5OGVBMJ54M/
South Pacific vacations may be wrecked by ransomware: New Zealand government reels, Vanuatu’s spent weeks entirely offline
theregister.com/2022/12/07/nz_vanuatu_cyberattacks/
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