PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog attacks: 881 reported in city, 8 prosecutedTauranga City Council prosecuted eight of the 881 reported dog attacks in five years.17 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage'I would actually like the fine to be higher,' the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries said.06 May 10:08 PM
PremiumEducationSchools seek OIA exemption after mass request hits 2400 institutionsPrincipals warn that requests are straining resources.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How AI can save the Official Information Act from collapsing under its own weight25 Mar 05:00 AM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz18 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: The Official Obfuscation Act - when officials dodge the OIA01 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumChristchurchThe lonely fall of an 'icon': The blame & bitterness of Sir Tim Shadbolt's final years23 Jan 04:06 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'24 Oct 10:59 PM
PoliticsWhistleblower complaint exposes ACC ‘unreasonably’ excluded costs of exec’s farewell The Wellington farewell cost around $17,287, including domestic travel and catering.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandUN torture prevention team makes unannounced visits to 12 prisonsConcerns have previously been raised about use of solitary confinement in several jails.26 Sep 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Massive room for improvement’: Gisborne mayoral candidates on workshop transparencyThe Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTexts reveal Nicola Willis was warned she might be asked to sack Adrian Orr The minister is defending the fact she didn't unveil this information earlier.10 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Orr and Quigley's messy saga a lesson in transparencyNeil Quigley quit amid controversy over Orr's resignation.30 Aug 05:00 PM
World33 Colombian soldiers freed after capture in guerrilla-controlled areaThe soldiers were freed after being held captive for three days.29 Aug 03:31 AM
EconomyRBNZ agreed to bin letter of concerns when Adrian Orr resignedDetails come to light following intervention from the Ombudsman.27 Aug 11:19 PM
Politics'Shocked': Email shows RBNZ warned Treasury it could 'destroy goodwill' by releasing infoFinance Minister Nicola Willis said she disagreed with the RBNZ chairman's comments.27 Aug 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil's $40k cocktail party guest list released after officials interveneThe Ombudsman said there was public interest in the 'non-essential celebration'.27 Jul 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WellingtonCops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrestNew police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.08 Jul 09:03 PM
PoliticsNew Ombudsman John Allen at select committeeOmbudsman John Allen with colleagues, deputy Bridget Hewson (left), and CFO Meaw-Fong Phang, telling MPs about the work of his office. Video / Parliament TVWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for changeThe new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to returnPeople who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCollege 'acted unreasonably' in handling historical sexual abuse complaint - OmbudsmanEx-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTouched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAAFormer chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Health NZ treats transparency as a buzzword on a whiteboardOPINION: Health NZ was “not always following the letter and spirit of the law”.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Contrary to law’: Ombudsman singles out Health NZ’s attitude to official informationHealth NZ's delays to releasing official information catch the eye of outgoing Ombudsman.19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
