Health and Disability Commissioner apologises, reopens complaint after woman’s case receives public attention
“I have spent seven years of feeling completely unvalidated and angry that they never bothered to speak to…
The UK’s privacy watchdog, New Zealander John Edwards, steps aside amid HR probe
News site Politico said Edwards’ announcement came after it made inquiries on Friday “regarding Edwards’ work absence”. Politico…
Media Insider: Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Broadcasting Standards Authority – ‘I’m tempted to scrap it’
On the Ryan Bridge Today show on nzherald.co.nz this morning, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith gave the…
Real estate watchdog reveals unsatisfactory conduct by multiple agents
Ten decisions were released in February, requiring no further action, and another is under appeal. Several others, including…
The oil shock has completely reshaped Australia’s petrol price cycle
Australian petrol prices tend to follow predictable cycles, but they’ve all gone out the window in recent weeks.…
Pay equity overhaul: Govt minister ‘surprised’ by rights watchdog pushback
The commission is now aiming to survey young people’s understanding of pay equity to inform its future work…
Australian watchdog warns petrol companies over Middle East fuel price hikes
NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury told news.com it usually takes between seven and 10 days for any increases in…
Jevon McSkimming case: Former police boss breached code of conduct by staying in taxpayer-funded hotels with Ms Z, IPCA investigation says
But the police watchdog also looked into allegations that McSkimming was staying in hotels in Wellington with Ms…
Tax probe real estate boss Rickhil Prakash working at new South Auckland agency
An REA spokesperson said the authority was considering whether the licence of any company officers connected with a…
Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan
There is no outside agency – short of the International Monetary Fund – which is going to swing…
Small businesses not exempt from cyber-attacks, internet watchdog Netsafe says
“It can happen in two ways, it can absolutely be targeted, somebody could decide that a particular entity…
Health watchdog finds opioid safety gap at Counties Manukau hospital after woman’s brain injury
Over 24 hours, the woman received multiple doses of opioids before being admitted to the intensive care unit…