NNew Zealand Read More Health New Zealand orders probe after Dunedin ward human rights concernsJuly 3, 2026 “The decision to close the ward and relocate patients reflects longstanding concerns about the physical environment of Ward…
BBusiness Read More KiwiRail forced to reveal impacts of retiring Interislander Aratere ferry after Ombudsman probeJune 17, 2026 Members of the public travelling across the Strait are worse off, the documents show, with freight prioritisation meaning…
NNew Zealand Read More Ombudsman sides with Government to keep expensive Northland highway costs under wrapsMay 20, 2026 Sharp appealed to the Ombudsman, who sided with the Ministry of Transport, which argued that releasing its estimated…
HHeadlines Read More Media Insider: TVNZ bias review – broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presentersDecember 15, 2025 It has reiterated that the review identified only “minor” issues and “no evidence of systemic bias or lack…
NNew Zealand Read More Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigationNovember 3, 2025 It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
HHeadlines Read More ACC apologises after whistleblower complaint leads to Ombudsman investigation, exposes costs from senior boss’ farewell eventOctober 13, 2025 ACC on Monday directly apologised to the journalists who made the requests, acknowledging the Ombudsman’s view that its…
TTV Read More Paramount names CBS News ombudsman, a former conservative think tank chiefSeptember 8, 2025 Paramount has named Kenneth R. Weinstein, former head of a conservative-leaning Washington think tank, to be ombudsman for…