New Zealand Mother Found Guilty of Shocking Double Murder: Children Discovered in Suitcases

Auckland, New Zealand — A woman has been found guilty of murdering her two children and concealing their remains in suitcases, a case that has drawn national sorrow and outrage. The verdict follows a lengthy trial that exposed the heartbreaking details of the incident, triggering a wave of public mourning and calls for justice. The 42-year-old woman, whose identity has not been disclosed to protect the victims’ privacy, was charged in connection with the deaths of her children, aged 7 and 10. The court heard daunting accounts of her actions that led to the grim … Read more

Public Shaming on Social Media: Legal Risks of Sharing CCTV Images in New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand – Images of individuals accused of shoplifting or other crimes frequently circulate on social media, igniting debates about community justice and personal privacy. Though these posts may seem to serve as warnings or attempts to protect local businesses, they carry significant legal implications for those who share them. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in New Zealand has noted an uptick in complaints regarding online public shaming. A spokesperson for the agency emphasized that sharing a photograph with the intention of causing embarrassment or harm is likely a violation of the … Read more

Google Threatens to Cut Off News Links in New Zealand Over Proposed Payment Law

Wellington, New Zealand – Google has threatened to withdraw its support and sever links to New Zealand news content on its platforms if the country moves forward with legislation requiring tech companies to compensate media outlets for using their articles. This declaration comes after similar tactics were employed in other countries that have enacted comparable laws. The contentious issue rose to prominence following New Zealand’s government announcement in July that it intended to pass a bill mandating tech platforms to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with news publishers. Initially opposed by the center-right National Party government in … Read more