Ombudsman
Ombudsman critical of hospitals' punishing practices
Several hospitals have been accused of carrying out cruel and punishing practices on elderly and mentally ill patients.
SSC investigation unfair, flawed and damaging
An inquiry by the Ombudsman into an alleged leak at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticised the State Services Commission and Dame Paula Rebstock. Audio
Ombudsman report into MFAT inquiry
The long awaited Ombudsman's report into the investigation of 2 senior public servants from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has heavily criticised the State Services Commission and recommends a public… Audio
OIA report shows interference, opposition parties
An investigation into how requests for official information are dealt with has shown a culture of political interference, opposition parties say.
Govt agencies on notice over OIA
The Chief Ombudsman is putting government agencies on notice for their compliance with the Official Information Act. Audio
Getting it out in the open: reviewing the OIA
Journalists often complain their requests for the release of official information are stalled for no good reason. The Prime Minister has admitted his ministers do this sometimes if it is in the… Audio
Getting it out in the open: reviewing the OIA
Journalists often complain their requests for the release of official information are stalled for no good reason. The Prime Minister has admitted his ministers do this sometimes if it is in the…
AudioQueen Salote Tupou III Lecture 2014
Malia Viviena 'Alisi Numia Taumoepeau, Tonga's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, offers reflections on law, democracy, Pacific traditions, and Tongan political culture. Audio
