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Alerts - New Zealand

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New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand has refused demands to hand over unpublished news material related to a meeting between Prime Minister John Key and a candidate in the country's general election.

New Zealand

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.

New Zealand / Fiji

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.

New Zealand

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".

New Zealand

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.

New Zealand

IPI condemns government's decision to include criminal defamation provision in electoral bill

New Zealand

Form self-regulatory media council, prime minister warns

New Zealand

Parliamentary speaker lifts ban on reporter

New Zealand

Newspaper licensing threatened, senior journalist banned from parliament

New Zealand

Teacher suspended following appearance on TV programme

New Zealand

Cook Islands chief justice declares election law unconstitutional