Justice Headlines

A Victory for Barristers and Defendants

Press Release – Auckland District Law Society

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auckland District Law Society Inc Welcomes Court of Appeal Decision in Criminal Fixed Fee And Complex Cases Policy Read more »

Parliament celebrates 50 years of African unity

Press Release – The Office Of Ethnic Affairs

Africa Day, usually recognised on 25 May annually, will be celebrated at Parliament on Monday 27 May 2013 with an event hosted by Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins. Read more »

PM’s Dismissal of Compensation – Disregard for Human Rights

Press Release – David Small

A Christchurch lawyer and academic who won $20,000 compensation in a court case against the Police for an unlawful search of his home has criticized John Keys dismissal of calls for compensation for those subjected to unlawful Police search and detention … Read more »

Woman sentenced for immigration scam in Tongan community

Press Release – Immigration Advisers Authority

A woman, who took advantage of vulnerable people in an immigration scam, has been sentenced to community detention, community work and ordered to repay her victims. Read more »

Love Denied: The Psychology of Materialism, Violence and War

Article – Robert J. Burrowes

Violence is simply an extreme form of attention-seeking behaviour. The individual who uses violence does so because they are very frightened that one or more of their vital needs will not be met. Read more »

Up A Mighty River Without A Paddle?

Article – Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement

During the last election the centre-right National Party lead by multi-millionaire John Key, said it would partly privatise certain state assets if re-elected. Its main losing rival was the Labour Party, at the time lead by the uncharismatic Phil … Read more »

Parata: Early Childhood Council Annual Conference

Speech – New Zealand Government

Tn koutou katoa and greetings to you all. Im really pleased to be able to join you all again at your annual conference. Id like to thank your President Maria Johnson, and Chief Executive Peter Reynolds for their welcome. Read more »

SMC Heads-Up: Oklahoma’s twister, GM, Science Challenges

Press Release – Science Media Centre

US Tornadoes; FSANZ GM response; Science challenged; Last chance for SAVVY; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News Sci-tech events Read more »

New Zealand poor on sustainability, UC law lecturer says

Press Release – University of Canterbury

New Zealands reputation as a clean green beautiful country is in danger of being exposed as fraudulent, a University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer says Read more »

Stormwater pipes to be installed in Whitaker Street

Press Release – Gisborne District Council

Whitaker Street traffic will be disrupted as Gisborne District Council starts to install stormwater pipes along Whitaker Street between Wi Pere and Ballance Streets next week. Read more »

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