Justice reform
Today’s ODT editorial looks at plans for justice reform – in particular, looking at ways to turn around the growth in prison population. The challenging process of justice reform Justice Minister...
View ArticlePolice statement – Labour summer camp
Police are now investigating the allegations of sexual assault at the Labour summer camp: Investigation commences into allegations about Young Labour summer camp A police investigation has commenced...
View ArticleNation: 1800 more police staff
On Newshub Nation this morning: Newshub Nation First up on Newshub Nation tomorrow, Police Minister Stuart Nash MP is live in studio to discuss how Labour is going to afford their promised 1800 new...
View ArticleGeddis on why the Hager apology matters
Law professor Andrew Geddis writes on Why the police’s apology to Nicky Hager matters (this has also been published elsewhere) – apologies for a near full repost but I think is important enough to...
View ArticleUnanswered questions over Hager case
The Police gave Nicky Hager a comprehensive apology and a substantial payout after they admitted overstepping procedures and breaking the law in their investigation of Hager when they tried to find out...
View ArticlePike River – police may re-investigate
RNZ: Police get ready to reopen Pike River investigation The police are gearing up to reopen their investigation into the explosion at Pike River, in anticipation of the planned re-entry of the mine...
View ArticlePolice disappointed in scrapping of mental health pilot scheme
National’s spokesperson on the police, Chris Bishop, has uncovered the scrapping of a pilot project that would have added mental health expertise to front line policing. The Government’s decision to...
View ArticleNew appointment to head Haumaha inquiry
For some reason this isn’t on the Beehive media release website, but the Minister of Internal Affairs announced a new appointment of Mary Scholtens to head inquiry into the appointment of Wally...
View ArticlePoll shows public support of police pursuits
Public opinion probably shouldn’t be a factor in deciding whether the police pursue fleeing drivers or not, but a poll shows large support for the police. “Do you think police pursuits in New Zealand...
View ArticleHaumaha contacted witness of alleged bullying
The Herald continues their pressure on the the appointment of Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha, this time revealing that Haumaha contacted a police officer who witnessed alleged bullying while...
View ArticleBridges versus Ardern: “in hot pursuit of murderers”
A shock in question time in Parliament – while grilling Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges appeared to think on his feet and ask an off-the-cuff non-scripted...
View ArticlePolice numbers increased to combat serious and organised crime
This has already been signalled, but Police Minister Stuart Nash has released details on a push to police serious and organised crime and gangs more. Extra police to combat organised crime The...
View ArticleWhere to start on Jami-Lee Ross versus Bridges and National?
There is a huge amount of material around after yesterday’s unprecedented developments, where Ross was dumped from the National caucus but resigned anyway and also resigned from Parliament. This will...
View ArticleJami-Lee Ross “taken into mental health care”
This isn’t surprising. A bit sad in a way, but … NewstalkZB: Jami-Lee Ross taken into mental health care Jami-Lee Ross has been taken into mental health care Newstalk ZB can confirm the rogue National...
View ArticleLouisa Wall’s speech at Pride Parade hui ‘circus’
Labour MP Louisa Wall was recorded speaking at a recent Pride Parade hui that has further highlighted the fraught factional gender debate surrounding this year’s parade, and also on “the whole gender...
View ArticleTougher measures against drug dealing, police to go easier on users
The Government announced new measures to combat drug problems, especially synthetic drugs that have been causing a number of deaths. Two common ingredients of synthetics will be reclassified, making...
View ArticleThe kids who were killed in stolen car smash
Yesterday a horrible car smash in Christchurch that went up in flames, killing occupants, led the news. The police are in difficult situations where dangerous use of lethal vehicles are involved. It...
View ArticleSafety concerns over Pike River mine re-entry
It’s not surprising to hear that there are safety concerns over the planned re-entry of the Pike River mine. Police will not be in the initial re-entry, limiting the chances of finding forensic...
View ArticleMedia finally report on Sarah Dowie in relation to JLR
For some reason there was blanket media silence on the identity of the National MP who had had a relationship with ex-National MP Jami-Lee Ross, and had sent him a text that had been reported widely...
View ArticlePolice refuse to reveal any details of Dowie text inquiry
A police investigation into an alleged crime committed by a Member of Parliament is newsworthy – especially when the complainant or claimed victim is also an MP. It’s common with major newsworthy...
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