Labour MP Kelvin Davis is condemning Corrections following an investigation which reveals the department has broken the law with the inhuman treatment of prisoners. The Chief Ombudsmen has released a report which includes incidents where tie down beds or waist restraints were used to manage severely at-risk prisoners.
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Homosexual law reform long overdue- Georgina Beyer
Historic convictions for sex between men in New Zealand will be quashed on a case by case basis, for people convicted before homosexual law reform in 1986. Georgina Beyer says this is about the human rights of homosexuals whose lives were impacted under the law of this country. Today's announcement can help address the mistakes of the New Zealand Government.
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Native Affairs Summer Series – We want our tipuna’s ashes
A promise to his whānau inspired Terry Fergusson to search and find the ashes of his missing tipuna.
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Native Affairs Summer Series- Kiwi kids' lesson in US civil rights
A South Auckland high school had a history lesson they won't forget and Native Affairs were there to capture it. Melvin Lewis was a member of the historical Black Panthers and talked to Alfriston College students about racism in America.
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NewsStanding Rock protesters attacked after breaking barrier
Footage streamed live on facebook has shown Law enforcement officers allegedly water-blasting, tear-gassing and shooting rubber bullets at protestors north of the Oceti Sakowin camp in Dakota.
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Pukeroa whānau "disgusted" as murder-accused walks free
The family of Nathan Pukeroa is heartbroken that Dustin La Mont was cleared of murder, manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges after he stabbed Pukeroa causing his death and severely wounded his friend Devaray Kurvaji in December last year. Criminal Law expert Khylee Quince says the outcome is outrageous and La Mont's case of self-defense shouldn't have been upheld.
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Whānau look forward to birthday celebrations with Vicki Letele
It's been reported the Parole Board has announced that cancer sufferer Vicki Letele is set to be released from the Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, so she can spend her last days with her family.
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P-dealing accusation humiliates Gisborne bar patron
A Māori woman is seeking a formal apology from staff at a Gisborne bar for wrongfully accusing her of dealing methamphetamine on their premises over the long weekend. Kylie Kahukiwa says she was publicly humiliated by the ordeal.
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Case against chairman should be heard on the marae- Kaumātua
Police Inspector and Te Puea Marae Chair Hurimoana Dennis is expected to offer to stand down as Chair at a Marae Trust board meeting tonight. This follows revelations he will soon be charged for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year old, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years imprisonment.
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Sir Ngātata sentenced to jail
Sir Ngātata Love has been sentenced to two and half years imprisonment.
