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National MP Maggie Barry. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Maggie Barry whistle-blower threatened with legal action

8 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Parliamentary Service told the staffer to desist or it would be "forced" to act.

National Maggie Barry could be investigated for misuse of public money following a complaint to the Auditor General. Photo/File

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Complaint laid with Auditor General over Maggie Barry allegations

5 Dec, 2018 3:35pm
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A former staffer of MP Maggie Barry has laid a complaint with the Auditor General.

Maggie Barry has denied all the allegations. Photo / Supplied

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National backs Maggie Barry as more allegations detailed

2 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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National Party confirms support of MP accused of bullying her staff.

NEW ZEALAND

Exclusive: Bullying claims rock National MP Maggie Barry

1 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Barry denies accusations and says issues were dealt with by mutual agreement.

WhaleOil blogger Cameron Slater is at the centre of the defamation case alleged by three academics. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hacked emails allowed in cash for comment case - judge

23 Nov, 2018 4:13pm
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Hacked emails allowed (so far) in defamation case of academics vs blogger, PR, ex-MP.

Crimson, a $200 million tutoring business founded by 23-year-old wunderkind Jamie Beaton, spent a year battling the Herald to try to keep the allegations a secret. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crimson Consulting: The court file they didn't want you to see

21 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Documents have been released in the long-running Crimson Consulting court case.

NEW ZEALAND

Texts show teen pleading for help throughout alleged rape

16 Nov, 2018 6:00am
9 minutes to read

Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.

A Kiwi victim will travel to Denmark to testify against an alleged cyber criminal. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Porn, threats and cyber attacks: Kiwi victim to give evidence in Denmark court

11 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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An Auckland teen will travel to Denmark to testify against an alleged cyber criminal.

A court has ruled the behaviour was illegal.

NEW ZEALAND

No more using fake names, welfare bosses pledge

26 Oct, 2018 10:31am
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Welfare services to stop using fake names and signatures when dealing with "risky" clients

Backlog of sex assault claims grows by 78 per cent.

NEW ZEALAND

Unassigned: Sex assault claims wait to be investigated

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Numbers of unassigned rape cases are climbing rapidly.

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross says affairs are

NEW ZEALAND

Jami-Lee Ross: 'A lot of bed-hopping in Parliament'

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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"My behaviour hasn't been good enough as a husband."

Lafoai Luaitalo is one of the lucky ones - a student from a low decile school who got a scholarship to university. About to graduate with a law and arts degree, she now wants to set up a scholarship for people like her. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Wealthiest students get half of uni scholarships

6 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Schools in the most exclusive areas were winning up to $1 million in prizes each year.

Angela Hart and her daughter Gilly Hart, 37, of Christchurch. Gilly has muscular dystrophy and Angela is Gilly's caregiver. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'We have been optimistic before and been let down'

27 Sep, 2018 4:26pm
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A mum caring for her disabled daughter says she's optimistic about a proposed law change.

Sushila Butt and her daughter Alisha, 23. The Butts have two disabled children who live at home. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

'Nightmare' over: Win for families caring for disabled

27 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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The Government will repeal a disability law described as a "shame on society"

Brendan Boyle, chief executive of the Ministry of Social Development, defended the use of fictitious names.

NEW ZEALAND

Ministry's use of fake names unlawful, court rules

26 Sep, 2018 9:32pm
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It was revealed last year the Ministry were using fictitious names on their decisions.

A number of children from South End School, Carterton, were admitted to hospital. Photo SNPA

NEW ZEALAND

Police identify mystery plane after Carterton outbreak

22 Sep, 2018 4:20pm
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Investigations into an mystery outbreak in the Wairarapa have so far proved fruitless.

NEW ZEALAND

Disability law labelled 'shame on society' could be repealed

19 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Family carers of the disabled fighting to overturn "discriminatory" law.

Dr Ashley Insley pictured outside Tauranga Hospital. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Big read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of university

15 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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New university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.

Dr Ashley Insley pictured outside Tauranga Hospital where she is currently working. She grew up in the isolated East Coast community of Te Kaha. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Want to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer? Don't grow up poor

15 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."

Critics say the foetal bovine serum industry raises moral and ethical issues. Photo/123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Whistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cows

26 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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The harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.

The woman's file was closed before she had a chance to respond to detective's decision. Photo / File / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Police to victim: Prosecution 'not worth the stress'

23 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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The woman's file was closed before she had a chance to respond to detective's decision.

Ashley Peacock will live with support staff at a purpose-built house in the countryside.

NEW ZEALAND

At last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room

6 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."

Grace Leung chose to speak out about her attack after discovering it may be linked to a serial predator. Photo/<ark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Public 'left in the dark' over suspected serial sex predator

29 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Rape agencies say the public have a right to know information about a suspected predator.

Harmony Stewart was home having a party when the shooting happened at their Wilson Pl property in Papakura, South Auckland. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

'Covered in blood': Teens at party terrified after drive-by shooting

28 Jul, 2018 1:17pm
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"They came back in covered in blood, I was just trying to help them."

A second victim has spoken about her attack by a man police believe could be linked to up to 12 assaults in Wellington. Photo/123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Sex attack victim: 'If I'd known I wouldn't have walked there'

24 Jul, 2018 3:53pm
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A second victim has described her attack by a suspected serial predator.

Grace Leung managed to escape the man who attacked her on this pathway at Massey University in 2011 by punching him in the face. Photo/Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'Scream and I'll kill you': Police hunt serial sex attacker

21 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Detectives believe up to twelve assaults are possibly linked by similar criminal behaviour

Grace Leung managed to escape a man now suspected to be a serial attacker. Photo/Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'Scream and I'll kill you': How one victim escaped a possible serial attacker

21 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Grace Leung was attacked as she walked home in 2011. Now police are re-investigating.

The doctor misplaced the file somewhere on the 1.5km journey between the breast cancer screening service's Bond St clinic and Dunedin Hospital. Photo/123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Police called in after doctor loses confidential cancer patients' files

8 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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The document contained diagnoses and treatment plans for breast cancer patients

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas said she

NEW ZEALAND

Deputy police commissioner should 'apologise for rape comments'

29 Jun, 2018 10:52am
6 minutes to read

Regret is not enough, say survivor advocates.

Ashley Peacock has suffered two black eyes this year. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Officials agreed to release him a year ago. So why is autistic man Ashley Peacock still locked up?

21 May, 2018 5:00am
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"We have done everything possible to get Ashley out of that place. And still."

Rape Crisis says having police believe you as a victim can help with the healing process. Photo/123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Rape victims can have file review

20 May, 2018 5:00am
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Police say they are happy to facilitate sexual assault victims who want cases reviewed.

An artist's impression of how the site may have looked. Image / Andrew Louis

NEW ZEALAND

Myth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?

19 May, 2018 1:00pm
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Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.

NEW ZEALAND

Bullying concerns brushed off: HNZ staff

19 May, 2018 5:00am
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The deceased man's family are calling on the government agency to be open and transparent.

NEW ZEALAND

A message to toxic men - please stop. We are tired of it

17 May, 2018 10:10am
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COMMENT: This is the mundane reality of being a woman. And we are bored of it.

Sushila Butt and her daughter Alisha, 23, are some of the families calling for a change to the Funded Family Care policy. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

New report slams 'disgusting' family carers policy

15 May, 2018 5:42pm
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Study finds discontent and scepticism about commitment to paying family carers.

NEW ZEALAND

More Housing NZ staff make bullying claims

5 May, 2018 12:00pm
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Health and safety advocates call for WorkSafe to investigate bullying claims at Housing NZ

Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson spoke openly about his views on the way the justice system treats victims of sexual assault. Photo/file

NEW ZEALAND

Top detective: 'I think the system isn't serving our victims well'

4 May, 2018 5:00am
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Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson said police frustrated at low prosecution rate.

NEW ZEALAND

Sex cases vanish: Why thousands of rapists walk free

3 May, 2018 7:00pm
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More sex crimes are being reported to police, but offenders aren't getting to court.

NEW ZEALAND

How thousands of rape cases disappeared

3 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

For years, police inappropriately classified some rape cases as "K3 - no crime".

NEW ZEALAND

'A campaign of bullying' – worker's plea for help before death

28 Apr, 2018 11:06am
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The Housing New Zealand worker's death was never notified to health and safety authorities

Andy Robinson from Henderson described his power being restored as a

NEW ZEALAND

11 days without power: 'I'm feeling grubby and caveman-like'

22 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland man very sick of cold showers after going without power since last week's storm.

Sainey Marong was found guilty of the murder of Renee Duckmanton.

NEW ZEALAND

'What he did was unforgivable' - killer's family speaks

21 Apr, 2018 11:37am
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Family of Sainey Marong, the killer of Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton, offers apology

Shane Chamberlain, 51, who is disabled, sits with his mum Diane Moody. Moody won a Court of Appeal case against the Ministry of Health. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Will disability carers policy be revoked? Government won't say

20 Apr, 2018 7:00pm
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Health minister says a review will be fast-tracked, but refuses to release information.

Tania Baron has left the police force. Photo / Otago Daily Times

NEW ZEALAND

Top cop quits after starting relationship with teenager

5 Apr, 2018 9:16pm
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Her resignation followed the end of her marriage, and the beginning of a new relationship.

NEW ZEALAND

Top road cop leaves force after secret settlement

5 Apr, 2018 8:54am
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Dunedin's top traffic cop has quit.

NEW ZEALAND

Nothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hub

4 Apr, 2018 6:10pm
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Documents show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.

Victoria University students protest against sexual harassment in legal fraternity. Photo / Marty Melville

NEW ZEALAND

Letters revealed: Law deans' fury at Russell McVeagh

15 Mar, 2018 10:00pm
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Embattled firm blasted by law deans for putting paying clients ahead of student victims.

NEW ZEALAND

UN to assess NZ's family care policy

14 Mar, 2018 9:21am
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Law withholding payment from families caring for disabled loved ones is under scrutiny.

Sushila Butt and her daughter Alisha, 23, are among several families calling for a change of family-care legislation. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

MPs cagey over family carers law repeal

6 Mar, 2018 5:48pm
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Labour politicians are placing trust in Health Minister David Clark to sort policy change.

Sushila Butt and her son Ashneel at home in Kaitaia. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Carer's campaign: Sushila and Royd's story

6 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Families of the severely disabled are fighting to be paid for their work as carers.

Sushila Butt and her daughter Alisha, 23, at home in Kaitaia. Alisha and her brother Ashneel, 26, need fulltime care. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Families' long fight: 'I'm doing my best but I am a nothing'

6 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Families of the severely disabled have been fighting to be paid for their work.

Partners Peter Ray and Rosemary McDonald with their motorhome in Kaitaia. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Family carers' heartfelt call on Govt for law change

6 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Families fighting to be paid for caring for their disabled loved ones want a law repealed.

NEW ZEALAND

From hope to confidence: Papakura High School

1 Feb, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

"When I first arrived at the school, everyone was so down, it was really dark."

Police are now treating the deaths of Anastasia Neve and David Clarke as a homicide. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Funerals held for double homicide victims

30 Jan, 2018 4:56pm
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The two funerals for David Clarke and Anastasia Neve couldn't have been more different.

Crimson Consulting founder Jamie Beaton is worth a cool $40 million.

BUSINESS

Crimson Consulting wants court file sealed

19 Dec, 2017 3:51pm
4 minutes to read

Education start-up will go to court to try to keep allegations by former employee secret.

Children were repeatedly locked in a darkened, cell-like room at Miramar Central primary school as punishment for bad behaviour.

NEW ZEALAND

School must pay $3000 after locking up autistic child

18 Dec, 2017 2:54pm
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The 11-year-old boy was locked in the room for up to 10 minutes at a time.

NEW ZEALAND

Agency: NZ must act to adapt to global warming

7 Dec, 2017 3:07pm
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Briefings: NZ needs to take hold of "window of opportunity" created by Paris Agreement.

A bottled water export tax will be the first thing new environment minister, David Parker, considers. Photo / 123 RF

NEW ZEALAND

Bottled water export tax first priority

7 Dec, 2017 1:06pm
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Briefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND

Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons

5 Dec, 2017 4:27pm
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Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.

Disability rights activist Robert Martin says the disabled shouldn't be forgotten in an inquiry into state care. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Disabled 'must be part of abuse inquiry'

28 Nov, 2017 5:00am
3 minutes to read

"We can't just do one part of society and not include the other parts of society."

The boy's parents described the room - which measured 1.3m x 1.8m - as

NEW ZEALAND

School told to apologise after autistic boy put in 'safe area'

16 Nov, 2017 3:03pm
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The boy's parents described the room - which measured 1.3m x 1.8m - as "barbaric".

NEW ZEALAND

How do you know when it's time to leave Auckland?

11 Nov, 2017 7:00am
7 minutes to read

Kirsty Johnston loved Auckland but it changed and the change was too much for her to stay.