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Government introduces ‘foreign interference’ bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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