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Police apologise for multiple rights breaches
14 June 2018
The New Zealand Police have apologised to journalist Nicky Hager for multiple breaches of his rights during a raid and…
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Rise in ad complaints says ASA in annual report
14 June 2018
The Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) annual report shows an increase of 3% in complaints since 2016, with most of the…
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Police release new Suspicious Activity Report Guideline
14 June 2018
The New Zealand Police Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a new Suspicious Activity Report guideline, replacing the Suspicious Transaction Reporting…
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Research looking at RMA sanctioning regime
14 June 2018
The Resource Management Act's use of criminal prosecution to deter people from breaking its rules is the subject of research…
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Senior courts reviewing Electronic Document Protocol
14 June 2018
The senior courts are reviewing the Electronic Document Protocol and are seeking feedback from the legal profession about the protocol…
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Judge calls youth crime report "blueprint for change"
14 June 2018
A report addressing youth crime in New Zealand has been called a “blueprint for change” by Principal Youth Court Judge…
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Eleventh Health and Safety at Work enforceable undertaking accepted
14 June 2018
WorkSafe says it has now accepted 11 enforceable undertakings under section 123 of the Health and Safety at Work Act…
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Anti-depressants article was misleading says Media Council
13 June 2018
The Media Council – formerly the Press Council - has upheld a complaint about a feature on anti-depressants.The article was…
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Earthquake aftermath and customary recognition filings raise High Court workload
13 June 2018
During 2017 88.9% of High Court civil judgments were delivered within three months of the hearing or last submissions, a…
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Commission denies campaign to limit free speech
13 June 2018
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says she is concerned at recurring speculation that the Human Rights Commission is…
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Warning to vehicle financier about lending conduct concerns
13 June 2018
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Christchurch-based motor vehicle finance lender Dealer Finance Ltd, after investigating its compliance…
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Memo outlines Court approach to Earthquake List matters
13 June 2018
Associate Judge Osborne has issued a memorandum which provides guidance on issues around the Earthquake List, particularly the expert conferral…
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"Three Strikes" repeal not to go to Cabinet
11 June 2018
A proposal to repeal the "Three Strikes" law will not go before Cabinet as New Zealand First has indicated it…
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Bar Association releases Conduct and Values Policy to barristers
11 June 2018
The New Zealand Bar Association has released a Policy, to address sexual harassment and bullying and they're encouraging barristers who…
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California recalls judge for first time in 80 years
7 June 2018
The Californian residents of Santa Clara County have voted to recall Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky - the first time…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018