New Zealand
Alerts
18 November 2011
Police demand media divulge sources
Radio New Zealand has refused demands to hand over unpublished news material related to a meeting between Prime Minister John Key and a candidate in the country's general election.
15 November 2010
Search and Surveillance Bill undermines journalists' rights, says IFJ
If the bill proceeds in its present form, it will force the country's journalists to answer police questions or hand over documents such as media sources and notes, IFJ said.
17 July 2009
PFF urges investigation into broadcaster's suspension
PFF is encouraging the management of Pacific Islands radio station Niu FM 531pi to launch an investigation into the suspension - and then reinstatement - of veteran Fiji journalist Bulou Amalaini Ligalevu.
4 February 2009
Government launches Official Information Act implementation plan
(PINA/IFEX) - Cook Islands has launched the country's Official Information Act (OIA) implementation plan, reports "Cook Islands News".
23 June 2008
Newspaper publisher charged with contempt of court for reporting on trial
(PINA/IFEX) - Newspaper publisher John Woods was convicted in the Rarotonga High Court on two charges of contempt of court, reports Cook Island News. Fines amounting to approx. US$60 and court costs were imposed on Woods.
26 November 2001
IPI condemns government's decision to include criminal defamation provision in electoral bill
19 June 2001
Form self-regulatory media council, prime minister warns
30 April 2001
Parliamentary speaker lifts ban on reporter
24 April 2001
Newspaper licensing threatened, senior journalist banned from parliament
21 August 2000
Teacher suspended following appearance on TV programme
29 April 1999
Cook Islands chief justice declares election law unconstitutional
Reports
26 March 2008
Freedom of the Press 2007: New Zealand 
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