BusinessNZDF links to Peter Thiel's software company revealedOmbudsman forces disclosure of dealings with Peter Thiel's firm after a year of refusals.07 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPrisons warning: Treat them or they will strikeOvercrowding of our prisons could create real danger to the public, says Chief Ombudsman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandForest and Bird accuses MPI of dieback delayOmbudsman asks MPI to apologise over four-month wait for kauri dieback documents.19 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSchool must pay $3000 after locking up autistic childThe 11-year-old boy was locked in the room for up to 10 minutes at a time.18 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandTorture reports highlight violence in NZ prisonsGovernment watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.05 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman steps in on coalition documentJacinda Ardern has five days to respond to the Ombudsman over the secret 33-page document.03 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: John Key, spies and the secret behind SpeargunSir John Key said he'd killed a "mass surveillance" programme - yet it kept on going.28 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandTwo-year battle over 'withheld' names of mouldy schools endsThe Ombudsman has ordered the Ministry of Education to explain itself.05 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandReleased: Citizenship file of spy trainer-turned-National MPInside National MP Jian Yang's citizenship file - and the pledge he made to New Zealand.21 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandSaudi sheep deal: No evidence of legal threatMFAT never got legal advice about the risks of a Saudi sheep deal, new documents show.14 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'This has got court written all over it'KPMG report vindicates HDC Chief Executive. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Aug 11:30 PM
BusinessThiel material withheld at billionaire's requestOmbudsman cites "public disquiet" over case in criticising redaction of documents.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison boss lets officer off the hookInvestigation found a female officer failed to maintain boundaries with a male prisoner.06 Aug 07:13 PM
PoliticsWhat will corruption report reveal?COMMENT: The bizarre events at the Ministry of Transport could end up shaking up politics.23 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandTuna giant announces deal to target illegal fishing and slaveryMajor tuna products supplier to NZ commits to reforms after global environmental campaign.11 Jul 05:00 AM
EditorialThiel case shows need for transparencyEDITORIAL: Citizenship is something to be treasured, not bestowed in secret.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecret info on Peter Thiel to be releasedPreviously withheld information on Peter Thiel's citizenship will be released tomorrow.28 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandQuake schools shake-up flawed - reportGovernment's shake-up of post-quake Canterbury schools mishandled, Chief Ombudsman finds21 Jun 02:15 AM
New ZealandCrash safety issues 'across air force'Safety problems appear to have extended across the RNZAF and not just fatal squadron.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Ombudsman, the minister and the curious OIA requestThere is government tension over the Official Information Act.24 May 09:01 PM
OpinionTransparency needed in fishing industryCOMMENT: Researchers seek reports into fish reporting and dumping.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman probes fish-dumping clashResearchers say a government agency holds more than 100 reports into alleged fish dumping.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuestions on how NZDF cares for fallenThe military's ability to care for the bodies of those who die abroad is under question.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF destroyed evidence on reportEvidence was destroyed supporting Defence Force claims a damning report was inaccurate.27 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ soldiers had to buy bootsTen years in Afghanistan and the only review into the mission was shelved.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe $1m man: Ashley Peacock care costsIt's costing taxpayers almost $1m a year to keep Ashley Peacock behind locked doors.21 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandDeported students to leave NZ by MondayEight Indian students facing deportation for immigration fraud have agreed to leave New Zealand by Monday but they are also asking 22 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandOpen meetings message's epic failHamilton City Council opened up its previously closed council workshops for the first time - except it forgot to tell anyone about it.14 Feb 08:14 AM
New ZealandGovernment departments warned on OIAThe Chief Ombudsman is warning Government agencies, that those who don't comply with the Official Information Act will face public embarrassment.31 Jan 07:02 AM
EditorialEditorial: Raw deal for Australia's deporteesAs New Zealanders are well aware, but probably Australians are not, many of these people who are detained are not Kiwis in any real sense.11 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman looks into Akl TransportThe Ombudsman has been asked to review a refusal to release a copy of the investigation into a second case of alleged undeclared conflict of interest.12 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
Banking and financeOnline daters at risk of losing moneyNew Zealanders could be vulnerable to fraud and theft if they meet the wrong person online.01 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandSeclusion room: Ministry steps inThe Ministry of Education has put schools on notice: stop using cell-like seclusion rooms as punishment immediately.21 Oct 04:48 AM
