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Police given nationwide powers to remove rough sleepers from town centres

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The Government has confirmed police will be given new powers to issue move-on orders across town centres nationwide, allowing officers to direct people —...

High Court rules Human Rights and Race Relations Commissioner appointments unlawful

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The High Court has ruled that the appointments of Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby were made unlawfully by...

Law passed to ‘speed up courts’ and appoint more High Court judges

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Legislation aimed at reducing court delays and improving access to justice has passed in Parliament, with changes to court procedures and an increase in...

Government changes enrolment rules to ‘speed up’ election results

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The Government has passed new legislation aimed at 'improving the efficiency' and timeliness of future elections by addressing growing pressures on the electoral system. Justice...

Disputes Tribunal claim limit doubled to $60,000

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New Zealanders with civil disputes will soon be able to seek higher-value settlements through the Disputes Tribunal, after Parliament approved legislation doubling its financial...

Andrew Barclay appointed TVNZ Board Chair

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Andrew Barclay is being appointed as the new TVNZ Board Chair, Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith has announced. “Mr Barclay has had a...

Goldsmith vows action on Tom Phillips suppression breaches

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has promised to "resolve" widespread breaches of suppressed information in the Tom Phillips case, but admits effective solutions remain elusive. A...

High Court rejects Kim Dotcom’s bid to halt extradition

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Kim Dotcom has lost his latest bid to block extradition to the United States after the High Court dismissed his challenge to Justice Minister...

Government moves to ban protests outside private homes

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The Government is introducing a new law to curb targeted and disruptive protests outside people’s homes, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced. Goldsmith said while...

Electoral law changes to end same-day enrolment and tighten campaign rules

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a major overhaul of New Zealand’s electoral laws, citing strain on the voting system caused by same-day enrolments. Under...

Government targets assaults on first responders with tougher prison sentences and new offences

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The Government is introducing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison, Justice Minister Paul...

Parliament bans permanent name suppression for sex offenders without victim consent

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Parliament has unanimously passed the Victims of Sexual Violence Bill, which stops courts from granting permanent name suppression to adults convicted of sexual offences...

Major changes to proposed anti-stalking law

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced strengthened changes to the Government’s proposed anti-stalking legislation, including a key amendment that allows the offence to be...

Government announces more handouts for legacy media

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Despite ongoing financial pressures and widespread public skepticism about propping up failing legacy and state-run media outlets, the Government is pressing ahead with yet...

Four-year Parliamentary Term Bill introduced

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The coalition government has introduced legislation to extend the parliamentary term to four years, contingent on the outcome of a binding referendum. The proposal, supported...

Government expands business powers to detain shoplifters amid retail crime surge

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced legislative changes granting businesses broader authority to detain shoplifters, allowing citizens to intervene in Crimes Act offences at...

Number of violent crime victims declines – Goldsmith

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New data reveals a significant reduction in the number of violent crime victims across New Zealand, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. “The latest New...

Government introduces ‘foreign interference’ bill

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The government has introduced a new bill aimed at addressing foreign interference in its institutions and communities, as outlined in the latest threat assessment...

New members appointed to NZ On Air Board

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Brett Banner and Philip Crump have been appointed to the NZ On Air Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “I am delighted to...

New legislation to ‘combat cybercrime’ passes First Reading in parliament

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Legislation aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s fight against cybercrime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced. The new bill, designed...

Government adopts some UN Human Rights recommendations

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced that the New Zealand Government will accept only a portion of the recommendations received from the United Nations...

New Human Rights Commissioner faces scrutiny over old social media posts and allegations

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Newly appointed Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr. Stephen Rainbow, has come under scrutiny for past pro-Israel posts on his personal Facebook page and accusations...

New Chief Human Rights Commissioner appointed

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow as the new Chief Human Rights Commissioner as part of three major leadership changes. “Dr Rainbow’s...

Goldsmith signs extradition order for Kim Dotcom

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has signed an extradition order for Kim Dotcom, bringing the German-born internet entrepreneur closer to being deported to the United...

‘Worse than the PIJF’ – criticism mounts over government plans to prop up legacy media

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In a bid to support the country's struggling legacy media sector, the government has proposed the 'Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill.' Modelled closely on Australia's...

Crime data underpins need for law & order action – Goldsmith

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New crime data highlights how critical the Government’s plan is to restore law and order, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The latest New Zealand Crime...

Chair appointments for NZSO, CNZ and NZ On Air

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Minister Paul Goldsmith is making major leadership changes within both his Arts and Media portfolios. “I am delighted to announce Carmel Walsh will be officially...

Floundering parliamentary Bill exposes legacy media’s desperation for handouts – report

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The recent controversy surrounding a proposed law to make tech giants like Google and Facebook pay for local news content highlights a clear disconnect...

More measures introduced to crack down on gangs

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The Government has introduced legislation yesterday which will give Police additional tools to go after gangs who inflict fear and misery on everyday Kiwis,...

Law & Order crackdown: ‘Cultural Report’ funding and prison population reduction target abolished

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The coalition Government is making good on its promise to restore law and order by removing government funding for Section 27 reports and abolishing...

Leaked Treaty advice the ‘fuel to our fire’ says Rawiri Waititi

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A leaked paper from the Ministry of Justice suggests that the coalition Government's proposed legislation to define Treaty of Waitangi principles could be 'highly...

Independent Electoral Review final report released

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released the final report of the Independent Electoral Review. “The final report has over 140 recommendations that cover many...

Independent advice sought on ferry service

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An expert advisory group is being established to provide the coalition Government with independent advice and assurance on KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service, Finance Minister...

‘P**s off you brats’: Rose McGowan blasts ‘fake activism’ of Netflix staff protesting Dave Chappelle’s ‘transphobic’ special

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