Investigation finds ACC counsellor who answered client’s sex work ad breached code of conduct
“There are systematic changes that need to go on.” Addison declined to comment on the investigation outcome. Initially,…
Europe pushes back on Trump peace plan for Ukraine
Trump indicated Friday he had set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan…
Hurricanes mourn young wife Mereana Muriwai after rare cancer fight
“Mereana, this past year you’ve shown me what true courage, bravery, resilience, and grace looks like. “You’ve completely…
Newly independent MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, correct votes to support David Seymour’s medicines bill
Last week, the Greens cast two proxy votes for Kapa-Kingi and Ferris against the bill. Kapa-Kingi was contacted…
Kiwi dollar slumps to 12-year low against Aussie ahead of Christmas travel
“The economic fundamentals have certainly been in Australia’s favour over the last little while and [I] think that…
National criminal history tracker to be established for working with children checks
A national system to continuously monitor the criminal history of those with a working with children check will…
Tenancy Tribunal rules landlord’s water rate claim against former tenant unfair
The tenant maintained he shouldn’t be accountable for the water rates bills that were neither presented during the…
Israel rejects Turkey’s genocide charges against Netanyahu and top officials
The statement also refers to the “Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital”, built by Turkey in the Gaza Strip and bombed…
Ōtorohanga woman Sally-Kae French jailed for years-long vendetta against former friend
French denies any wrongdoing, with Judge Kim Saunders noting in sending her to jail on 21 charges that…
Wesley College launches legal action against Ministry of Education after hostel shutdown
Wesley’s trust board said on Thursday that the timing and nature of the ministry’s suspension had “placed significant…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay found guilty of child sex abuse
Some charges were representative, meaning the offences happened more than once. He was accused of possessing and making…
ACC restriction on working from home prompts legal action by union
The decision was also made without PSA consultation, which is “clearly required” under the collective agreement. The PSA’s…