Tag: supreme_court
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Media Monitor: One News NZ reports Kaikōura emergency, Supreme Court quashes murder convictions
One News NZ reports a state of emergency in Kaikōura due to flooding, the Supreme Court quashing Red Fox Tavern murder convictions, and a caregiver exposed as a rapist, alongside energy cost discussions.
WeatherLaw EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherLegalEnergySocial IssuesState Governments KaikōuraFloodingSupreme CourtRed Fox TavernMurderCaregiverOne News NZ
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Police Acknowledge Supreme Court Acquittals in Red Fox Tavern Case
New Zealand Police acknowledge the Supreme Court's decision to acquit James Wilson and Mark Hoggart in the 1987 Red Fox Tavern case. Police respect the ruling, noting the case's complexity and the ongoing impact on victim Christopher Bush's family.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceSupreme CourtRed Fox TavernChristopher BushJames WilsonMark HoggartAggravated Robbery
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Green Party Opposes Disability Support Bill Over Consultation Failures
The Green Party is opposing the Government's Disability Support Services Bill, citing a lack of consultation with disabled communities and concerns over its impact on family carers and Māori whānau. They argue it limits protections and ignores key principles.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal Green PartyDisability Support Services BillDisability supportFamily carersSupreme CourtTe Tiriti o WaitangiElection