every journalism student is familiar with the famous"13 Ws": who, what, where, when, why, which, whence, will they, won't they, whose, why not, and wherefore
Kristy McDonald KC appointed to lead independent investigation into workplace culture and conduct at FMA
Independent investigation launched into conduct and culture at Financial Markets Authority
A top lawyer will lead the investigation into concerns about culture and conduct at the FMA.
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This is part one. Tomorrow, what led to the deaths of three other dogs at Dog Manners? 🐕 🐶🦮🐕🦺
A healthy dog died at daycare. His injuries didn't match the explanation
Walter's owners were told their dog had been attacked. A specialist post-mortem raised very different questions.
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That was the nicest version of our anthem I’ve heard. ❤️Auckland Secondary Schools Pasifika Choir.
In the New Zealand Medical Journal today
Doctors accuse Minister and Government of silencing scientists and threatening patient safety
Four senior physicians have criticised Simeon Brown’s handling of Medical Council appointments, while the Health Minister says the Government is putting patients ahead of ideology.
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Support services brace themselves for impact of 54 reopened cases
'Angry, but not surprised': 54 sex assault and child abuse cases reopened amid police employment investigation
How did 54 cases apparently fall through the cracks – and what happens to the victims now?
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Mānawatia a Matariki e te whānau. Kia rangimārie te rā 💛
Police are re-investigating 54 sexual assault and child abuse cases after concerns about one case triggered a review of almost 1,000 files. The senior officer who managed those files told me the scale of it was “news to me”. He remains under an employment investigation.
Revealed: The Detective Inspector under investigation as police review cases
Police reopen 54 sexual assault and child abuse cases as Detective Inspector Kevan Verry remains under employment investigation
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This is an interesting one to watch as cases work through review, challenging ACC’s interpretation and application of a landmark Court of Appeal ruling.
How one woman's eight-year fight raises questions about ACC's 'abhorrent' new approach to weekly compensation
A review overturned ACC's decision in one woman's case. The bigger question is how many others it could affect.
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I made a really terrible documentary in journalism school …
The Certificate
Why am I still writing about this
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In Hong Kong last night we won a SOPA for our China Targets investigation with the ICIJ 🥇 @whljustin.bsky.social @scillaa.bsky.social
I spent some time looking at stopping-violence programmes and concerns within the sector about what’s working v what’s not, and whose voice is missing.
In groups like this, violent men sit and talk. But a crucial voice is often missing
Official reports are being signed off as completed without anyone checking if the victims are actually safe, new report show.
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“The question has always been what will replace the 1989-vintage standards regime. We don’t think “nothing” is the right answer.”
If 'The Racist Hour' goes to air, do we just tell people to turn it off?
Important questions remain over the future shape of media safeguards in New Zealand, writes Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Stacey Wood.
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Equippers Church launched a review after our reporting of complaints about how it had dealt with sexual assault and abuse allegations. That review into “survivor-centred processes” has been completed. It did not speak to the survivors.
‘Ridiculous’: Church review of survivor care didn’t speak to survivors
Equippers says its review identified improvements. Survivors say it missed the point – and they were not consulted.
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I was on the phone this morning with one of the women who has told her story for the Sir Rod Drury/Xero investigation when a media release arrived in my inbox, taking me straight back to 1986..
Untouchable girls
Stroppy for a reason
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In a draft report sent to Rod Drury Xero replaced Ally Naylor’s name with “the complainant”. But missed one.
Whistleblower was assured of confidentiality, but her name was revealed to Sir Rod Drury
Xero promised Ally Naylor confidentiality over her complaint about its then-CEO, but has now admitted it gave him her name by mistake.
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LOVED taking to Lyse Doucet at Auckland Writers Festival. She was an absolute treat. Warm, hilarious, and driven by centring people in conflict. #AWF26
I hosted Lyse Doucet at the Auckland Writers Festival. I came away thinking about Afghanistan, humanity, and why people still talk to journalists
The BBC correspondent on storytelling, and making people care
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Sir Rod Drury forfeits NZer of the Year award
Sir Rod Drury returns New Zealander of the Year award after Stuff investigation
Tech titan relinquishes coveted title after three women ex-employees alleged unwanted physical contact, but says “I completely reject the recent allegations about me”.
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Drury employee breaks NDA to tell her story. He says her claims are unfounded. My latest story in this investigation:
Ex-Sir Rod Drury employee speaks despite confidential settlement: 'He kissed me over 50 times'
New Zealander of the Year’s former chef speaks, joining two former Xero employees alleging unwanted sexual contact
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A lot of my journalism relies on sources who deserve protection. When a source is anonymous, it is beholden on me to corroborate their story and verify it. Big tech guys with money have reckons on this. Spot the NZ connection.
Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers
Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.
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A second woman alleges unwanted sexual contact by New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury
Second former Xero employee alleges inappropriate conduct by ex-CEO Sir Rod Drury
Second account emerges from Sir Rod Drury’s time at Xero of alleged inappropriate sexual contact.
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