The withering of democracy in New Zealand

Police action appalling, independent review needed - critics

The police are considering an appeal in the bungled Nelson Red Devils case, following a damning High Court judgement against them.

Here is a Radio New Zealand item discussing the situation:

Too many mistakes with Christchurch schools

The Ministry of Education continues to get things wrong with Christchurch's schools

There are so many mistakes in the Christchurch schools announcements - basic details, wrong crucial facts, and when schools try to get to the bottom of things they're repeatedly being denied ministry documents, by the Ministry itself.

An email Campbell Live has obtained today appears to suggest the Christchurch City Council even considers not telling the truth about the whereabouts of documents concerning school closures in Christchurch.

Natasha Utting has an exclusive report.

To see video GO HERE