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Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority, shift complaints to industry self-regulation

Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority, shift complaints to industry self-regulation

The BSA will be disestablished under legislation to be drafted in coming months, with the Media Council expected to become the main complaints body for journalism while the Authority continues until the law changes.

Teen accused of Canterbury vehicle thefts used keys taken from car to burgle Christchurch home, Police say

Teen accused of Canterbury vehicle thefts used keys taken from car to burgle Christchurch home, Police say

The 18-year-old faces more than 20 dishonesty charges after alleged overnight offending across Pegasus, West Melton, Casebrook, Christchurch and Hanmer Springs, and has been remanded in custody.

Government

Dame Karen Poutasi, former Director-General of Health, has died

The senior public servant led implementation of Cartwright Inquiry reforms, headed NZQA for 14 years, and later chaired Te Whatu Ora.

Originally From Ministry of Health

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