Brian Tamaki summonsed to court for allegedly ‘inciting racial disharmony’, says he hasn’t violated human rights
“I have not at all violated or crossed the line of that side of racial disharmony; that’s absolutely…
HDC finds Health NZ breached two rights after Hutt Hospital ED assault
The man went on to assault her in the closed room, leaving her with injuries to her arms,…
Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation
He said the move came without proper process or meaningful consultation with Houkura or the council. “The way…
HDC finds Rawene Hospital breached patient’s rights after falls and death
Now, the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has found Rawene Hospital breached the man’s rights to care, particularly…
Winston Peters claims UNDRIP part of India FTA inconsistent with coalition agreement
“The inclusion of UNDRIP is contrary to the coalition agreement with National in the current Government. Politicians, not…
Homemade sandwich finalists include L&P corned beef and Kiwi onion dip
Brown said it was a “tough job” selecting just five finalists because the standard was so high. “A…
Property rights cannot be a slogan for protecting market power – Fran O’Sullivan
Some are plainly concerned about being singled out by politicians who may later regulate their businesses. Others have…
NZ Rugby v NRL: Sky’s payments for media rights reveal battle for New Zealand audiences – Gregor Paul
At the heart of this plan was the creation of an in-house dedicated channel called NZR+, which was…
Human Rights Review Tribunal: Midwife Korina Burne-Vaughn accepts breaching patient rights after Waikato baby stillborn
“When our baby was being resuscitated and worked on … no one communicated to us what was happening.”…
Health NZ breached man’s rights after North Shore Hospital spinal injury
In response to provisional findings, the man and his family told the HDC that he had remained “mobile,…
Act proposal to end Māori customary rights and Waitangi Tribunal is ‘foolish’ – Sir Douglas Graham
It is obvious Act does not accept that Māori should have any exclusive rights at all as a…
Trailblazing political scientist and notable Wellingtonian Dame Margaret Clark dies
In 1984 she was appointed a Human Rights Commissioner for four years. Clark is also credited with starting…