Health New Zealand orders probe after Dunedin ward human rights concerns
“The decision to close the ward and relocate patients reflects longstanding concerns about the physical environment of Ward…
Media Insider: TVNZ political editor role; Hunt for All Blacks jersey sponsor; MediaWorks boss leaves after inquiry; High price of advertising down low in CRL
And while there are plenty of potential names – including Stuff’s Jenna Lynch and RNZ’s Jo Moir –…
Media Insider: Sky TV in box seat for ‘record’ NRL and Warriors rights deal – part of a massive $A5 billion, seven-year broadcasting agreement
That equates to a total deal worth almost $A5 billion ($NZ6.1b) over the next seven years. That record…
Investigation into Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow in regard to conduct concerns
Adam Pearse Deputy Political Editor·NZ Herald· 23 Jun, 2026 04:55 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Ōtaki lifestyle village minimum age limit ruled unlawful under Human Rights Act
However, the village’s management company moved to enforce the rule and brought arbitration proceedings. In defending the case,…
HDC finds nurse disregarded patients’ rights in strip search case after meth pipe dropped in ward
The impact could be more extreme in mental health patients who may be more vulnerable, she said. Nursing…
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ value
Last October, Zespri won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New…
Rockit Global wins China court case over unlicensed apple propagation
Rockit Global commercial general manager Tom Lane said the decision was a positive outcome for everyone connected to…
Pilot wins damages claim in human rights breach linked to holes in CAA investigation
However, the tribunal accepted the opportunity to find the informant’s identity might now be lost. The pilot, who…
Unelected voting rights change puts Rotorua iwi representation in the spotlight
“That’s been the challenge with the announcement,” she said. “We don’t know yet.” Tapsell described the committee as…
Race relations gives people the ick, but stripping unelected members of voting rights was obvious – Heather du Plessis-Allan
Defenders will tell you the angst is overblown. It’s just a committee. It’s not the full council. The…
Banning voting rights an attempt to ‘silence the Māori voices in the room’ – iwi leader
Aperahama Edwards, spokesman for Northland iwi chairs collective Te Kahu o Taonui, rejected the idea that Māori representation…