Peter Boshier said he not “seen significant and sustained improvements to prisoners’ welfare and rehabilitation" in many areas.
The report found NZ policies from 2015 to 2020 "put refugees and asylum seekers at risk, and in some cases, constitute human rights violations".
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says fertility rates in New Zealand have been dropping since 2014.
As the border restrictions ease, the brakes will largely remain on immigration numbers.
Ratana's partner got to name the puppies, giving some of them Māori names.
The Government reveals it's determined to tighten the tap on migration.
With seconds to spare in extra time a goal from Te Paea Selby-Rickit sealed the game.
The easing of lockdown restrictions comes amid concerns over the Indian Covid-19 variant.
Waka Kotahi has issued a number of winter driving condition warnings for the deep south.
FAST leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is hoping to be able to declare a majority by Monday, but says there are still issues to confront.
Prime Minister Mark Brown said the opening of the travel bubble with NZ is "a big relief".
The singer married real estate agent Dalton Gomez in front of 20 friends and family.
Around a quarter of this week's specials failed to register at checkouts.
Corrections' chief executive acknowledged the existing policy is "not fit for purpose".
Joe Biden today revived the long-standing presidential tradition of releasing his tax filings.
Police are seeking sightings of the vehicle involved, a black Honda hatchback with gold trim.
Penny and Michael Gavan purchased their home through a mortgagee sale but the previous owner refused to move out.
The prison's director said staff made every effort to save the man.
The Budget shows where the Government will prioritise spending over the next year.
The incident is affecting clinical services at all of its hospitals and brought the landline down.
Bernard Hickey told Breakfast the 220 individuals would have to be "really closely scrutinised" to avoid the "Peter Thiel" risk.
Fau Vake is on life support after being assaulted on Sunday morning.
The former summer intern told a hearing the man touched her backside and breast at a Christmas party.
The move comes after the same models were recalled in Australia.
Meanwhile, Kelvin Davis is hoping the Ombudsman also highlighted the “good things” Corrections was doing in his report.
A second player was banned for 34 weeks for abusing a referee.
Mayor Phil Goff says the increase is crucial to keep infrastructure investment up.
The Ministry of Health is proposing a law change to bolster the number of people who can administer Covid-19 jabs.
Meanwhile, a mariner on a ship docked in Bluff has been confirmed as a historical case.
The Beast has lost over 60kg and is ready to take on the iconic role.
An additional two weeks unpaid leave can also be taken by those taking steps to affirm their gender.
Walker could be sidelined for a year.
The controversial request led to a warning from India’s Ministry of External Affairs to embassies about hoarding oxygen.
While Adams' on-court numbers took a hit, his teammates and coach said he still had a big impact elsewhere.
“Aircraft windows are comprised of multiple layers and are designed to ensure they can withstand any minor faults," an airline spokesperson said.
The PM ruled out ownership discussions with iwi.
Marine researcher Jochen Zaeschmar offered theories as to how the unusual pair came about.
The former All Blacks coach said the two parties need to sit down and talk about it privately.
An email sent to shareholders last night said David Gaughan would resign his position as owner and director of Eagle Brewing in Kaiapoi.
The Black Caps coach has plenty to think about for his upcoming series with England.
One user based in Queensland said they were able to access three separate cameras in America.
The timing of the broadcast with when the Kiwi cricket squad arrived in England was noted.
Sophia Malthus, 23, says she would have been forced into a rest home had the centre not been there when she was injured,
One person was treated and taken to Waitakere Hospital by ambulance in a serious condition.
MPs are required to disclose their financial interests, such as debts owed, gifts received and interests in trusts.
Simeon Brown used stats from the gang intelligence list.
Fau Vake is in a critical condition after an alleged assault on Sunday.
Willis said the year of restrictions in the US may have actually helped his running.
Seifert tested negative following two weeks in a New Delhi hospital after contracting the virus.
Kiwi international Isaiah Papali'I was one of two Parramatta players taking in the great father-son moment between Brad and Jakob Arthur.
Walsh will look to have an impact role again against the Tigers this Friday.
The man fled the scene after a struggle with security guards.
Landfill bins are being ditched in favour of ones for recycling and food scraps.
The Eurovision Song Contest is taking place this week.
The $4.4 billion project is approaching its fifth year of construction.
The former colleague saw the man kissing an intern in a sauna, while his wife slept upstairs.
Former All Black Sir Michael Jones has been taking delivery of them at his Auckland foodbank.
Using the input of over 600,000 citizen scientists, University of NSW researchers found the kiwi was the rarest order of birds.
A Consumer NZ survey found that almost half of Kiwis had “been charged more at the till than the price shown on the shelf label" at least once.
The person died at the scene on SH2, Western Hutt Rd last night.
