Comptroller finds public service is improving but call centers are falling short
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman found that public service improved in most of the seven public bodies examined in…
Public officers facing corruption charges over alleged secret payments for medical devices in public hospitals
Five people will face criminal charges over alleged corruption following an “extensive” Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) investigation…
Media Insider: TVNZ bias review – broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presenters
It has reiterated that the review identified only “minor” issues and “no evidence of systemic bias or lack…
Ombudsman delivers youth offending warning to Victorian government in extraordinary intervention
Victoria’s prison watchdog has made an extraordinary intervention into Premier Jacinta Allan’s crime crackdown, warning it leads to…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
ACC apologises after whistleblower complaint leads to Ombudsman investigation, exposes costs from senior boss’ farewell event
ACC on Monday directly apologised to the journalists who made the requests, acknowledging the Ombudsman’s view that its…
Ombudsman compels Reserve Bank to reveal Adrian Orr agreed to resign if board’s letter of concerns was binned
He voiced his concern about the “tenor of dialogue” at meetings Orr had with Treasury officials on February…
Family unable to repair Sydney home nearly five years after landslide as boulder threat persists
It’s been years since the Kemp family have enjoyed a meal, watched TV or even slept in their…