Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Department Of Internal Affairs for InfoPages here.
Department Of Internal Affairs - Latest News [Page 42]
Supporting evacuees after storm. national summary
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 11:14 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
One of civil defence emergency management's (CDEM) aims in response to the national storm is to support those people who have been evacuated and to help them return to their homes safely as soon as possible. More >>
Annual pokie spend drops
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 4:55 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gaming machine expenditure in the country's 1600 pubs and clubs fell by just over one per cent in the year to June 30, 2008, from an estimated $950 million to $938.3 million, according to figures from the Department of Internal Affairs. In the 2006/07 ... More >>
Four years jail for sex offender
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 5:21 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A second man has been jailed today following Internal Affairs Department investigations into Internet activity involving the possession of pictures of adults sexually abusing children. The investigation also revealed that the man had been abusing a young New ... More >>
Man jailed for child sex abuse pictures
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 11:31 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 28-year-old Christchurch man was today jailed for two years and three months when he appeared for sentence in the Christchurch District Court for possessing child sex abuse pictures. More >>
Bar manager convicted
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 5:05 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A former Auckland bar manager was sentenced to three months home detention and 50 hours community service for theft and failing to bank gaming machine profits. More >>
Jailed for offering child sex abuse movies
Friday, 27 June 2008, 2:13 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
An Auckland computer systems engineer was jailed for 15 months today when he appeared for sentence in the Auckland District Court on 23 charges of possessing and distributing objectionable publications. He is the sixth person to be jailed this year in Internal ... More >>
Another jailing for child sex abuse pictures
Friday, 13 June 2008, 5:27 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A Christchurch sickness beneficiary is the fifth person to be jailed this year in Internal Affairs Department prosecutions involving child sex abuse pictures. More >>
Hutt Valley 'Rocketguy' jailed
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 5:09 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 40-year-old Lower Hutt man was today jailed for two years and four months for possessing pictures and movies of children being sexually abused after a German police tip-off. More >>
Jail term for sexually explicit pictures
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 4:46 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 68-year-old auto electrician was jailed for two years after pleading guilty in the Hamilton District Court to 40 charges of knowingly possessing objectionable images. Judge Robert Spear yesterday refused to allow Warren Bradley David Harding, of Dinsdale, ... More >>
Pokie spend drops
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 4:06 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gaming machine expenditure in almost 1600 pubs and clubs around the country fell by just under 11 per cent to $218.5 million in the three months to March 31, 2008 reversing the trend of the previous three quarters, according to figures from the ... More >>
Jailed for child sex abuse pictures
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:04 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 38-year-old Wanganui man was jailed for 11 months when he was resentenced on 10 charges of possessing objectionable publications – pictures of children being sexually abused by adults. More >>
Thumbs up for major identity initiative
Monday, 21 April 2008, 2:09 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A new online, secure service providing access to government services has received strong endorsement from potential users. This was the key finding that emerged from the recent consultation process, about the Identity Verification Service, led by ... More >>
No let up in fight against child sex abuse
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 1:05 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The sad fact is that Internal Affairs censorship inspectors are working flat out dealing with offenders trading in child sex abuse images, the Department's Deputy Secretary, Keith Manch, said today. More >>
Strong message in jailing
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 2:17 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The stiffest sentence yet for a collector and distributor of child sex abuse pictures must serve as a lesson for all such offenders, Internal Affairs Deputy Secretary, Keith Manch, said today. More >>
NZ tip uncovers international child porn ring
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 9:31 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Department of Internal Affairs censorship inspectors sparked the investigation which has netted a highly sophisticated international child pornography network spanning Australia, England, America, Canada and Germany. Twenty-two network members have ... More >>
Few people say they gamble regularly
Friday, 29 February 2008, 9:55 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Most New Zealanders gamble at least occasionally, with Lotto and Instant Kiwi / scratchies the most popular large-scale activity, according to a new survey released today by the Department of Internal Affairs. Few people reported participating in the types ... More >>
Passport fraudsters dealt to
Friday, 22 February 2008, 4:45 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Criminals attempting passport fraud can expect to be caught and face tough penalties for their crime, the Department of Internal Affairs says. More >>
Internal Affairs welcomes IRD number initiative
Friday, 15 February 2008, 9:50 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs welcomes the launch of an initiative by Inland Revenue that will offer a new, more secure service for the public applying for IRD numbers. From 18 February people can apply for an IRD number at AA centres and Postshops around the ... More >>
Barman Sentenced For Failure To Bank Profits
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 11:03 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 39-year-old Nelson barman has today been sentenced to six months home detention, and ordered to pay $77,000 reparations for theft and failing to bank gaming machine profits. More >>
Spending on pokies up slightly
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 4:23 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gaming machine expenditure in almost 1600 pubs and clubs around the country rose by just under one per cent to $245.3 million in the three months to December 31, 2007 according to figures from the Department of Internal Affairs. This compares ... More >>
