News Big stories and big repercussions Newsroom’s second year was as big as its first. Here we review our major investigative stories and the fallout and accountability resulting from them. Dec 21 2018 Newsroom Staff
Comment Marking the politicians of 2018 Newsroom contributor Shane Te Pou rates the major individual political success stories and failures of 2018 Dec 21 2018 Shane Te Pou
Politics Martin Jenkins to provide “external support” in NZTA inquiry Consulting firm Martin Jenkins has been enlisted to provide “external support” for the Ministry of Transport’s review into the performance of NZTA’s regulatory function. Dec 21 2018 Thomas Coughlan
Best of the Week Hypocrisy at the highest levels Aaron Smale unpicks the significance of this week’s report into the state’s use of private investigators. against citizens. Dec 21 2018 Aaron Smale
Politics Singapore F-15 base scrapped for Ohakea “Significant” costs have killed off plans to permanently host a squadron of Singaporean fighter jets in NZ. Dec 21 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Justice Top cop Wally Haumaha keeps job Inappropriate behaviour of deputy police commissioner towards women doesn’t meet sacking threshold, PM says. Dec 20 2018 Laura Walters
Politics Damning review of synthetics law An overdue report on the Psychoactive Substances Act paints a damning picture of the failed law. Dec 20 2018 Laura Walters
Politics NZ supports UN migration compact It came down to the wire, but Winston Peters has decided to back the controversial UN pact on global migration. Dec 20 2018 Laura Walters
Best of the Week The rise of gatekeeping within public service A report into government agencies’ use of consultants has also revealed problems relating to access to the media. Dec 20 2018 Catriona MacLennan
Politics Little lays down the law for Google in NZ Justice Minister tells Google it’s not above the law, after the search giant breached suppression orders. Dec 19 2018 Laura Walters
Education No name change for Victoria University The ‘stick with Vic’ campaign reigns victorious in university name change battle. Dec 19 2018 Laura Walters
Politics State sector spy inquiry finds wide failings A private investigator has been referred to police over potential law breaches, with numerous govt agencies found at fault. Dec 18 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics One-stop shop for Māori-Crown relations As the relationship between Māori and the Crown moves from evolving around Treaty Settlements, the Government sets up a new agency to better serve the partnership. Dec 18 2018 Laura Walters
Best of the Week State sector governance under the spotlight The SSC is looking into potential governance flaws at some Crown entities and monitoring agencies. Dec 17 2018 Sam Sachdeva
