Chief Ombudsman
Wellington's Grand Mercure MIQ facility not fit for purpose - Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman says some prisoners get better access to fresh air than people staying in MIQ in the Grand Mercure in Wellington.
Ombudsman investigates Akl Council's handling of 900k report
The chief ombudsman has launched an investigation into how Auckland Council handled the release of a $900,000 report into the feasibility of a downtown stadium, following complaints from two… Audio
Prison violence 'unacceptable in a civilised country'
The high level of violence in prisons alarming and much of it is going unreported, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says. Audio
Aranui principal - Ministry apology isn't enough
The former principal of Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, Mike Allen, says the apology from the Ministry of Education isn't enough. Mr Allen says the Ministry clearly had a plan it couldn't… Audio
Ed Ministry put secrecy ahead of transparency
The Education Ministry has apologised after a critical report from the Chief Ombudsman said the ministry failed to fully inform Christchurch schools before revealing plans in 2012 to close and merge… Audio
Tying down prisoner an 'economic decision' - Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman is describing Corrections' interpretation of his report into the welfare of mentally ill prisoners as disingenuous.
Calls for Inquiry of Corrections' treatment of the mentally ill
A Chief Ommbudsman's report has been released detailing abuse of prisoners at risk of self-harm and one prison counsellor now wants guards who dish out rough treatment to be prosecuted. Audio
Corrections staffer sacked for assault on tied-down prisoner
Corrections has fired a staff member for assaulting an inmate while he was tied to a bed, and referred her case to police.
Corrections breached torture conventions - Ombudsman
A man who was tied to a bed for 37 days in a row was among prisoners subjected to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, the Chief Ombudsman says.
Seclusion room inquiry given top priority - Chief Ombudsman
Investigating the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools is at the top of his priority list, the Chief Ombudsman says. Video
Chief Ombudsman: 'We won't let this gather dust'
Chief Ombudsman Judge Boshier has initiated an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools. He says his office will act swiftly, and won't let it 'gather dust'. Video, Audio
New Chief Ombudsman won't seek funding increase
New Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier says he won't be asking for more resources for his office because of delays processing complaints. Audio
The watchdog and the rottweilers
Journalists have long complained that their Official Information Act requests are deliberately delayed and subject to political interference, but a review of the law - the largest ever - by the… Audio