27 Jun 2013 5:30pm News:
National News

Police response to latest Bain theory (plus image)

The latest story advanced through the media by representatives of David Bain is an interesting theory but is not new evidence says Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Burgess. "It is an interesting idea... More

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27 Jun 2013 4:06pm News:
Canterbury

Police name deceased in hedge-trimming accident

Police have released the name of a man who died in an accident involving a hedge trimming machine in North Canterbury this morning. He was Nigel David Spackman, aged 34, of Culverden, North Canterbury... More

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27 Jun 2013 1:59pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Patched gang member being sought by police

A patched Mongrel Mob member who is facing firearms-related charges is being sought by Rotorua Police for breaching his bail conditions. A loaded firearm was located under the seat of a vehicle in... More

1 min read
27 Jun 2013 12:30pm News:
Canterbury

Name released in swimming pool death

Christchurch Police have released the name of a man who died while swimming at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre in Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, last night. He was Victor Hemi Pikari, aged 56... More

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27 Jun 2013 12:06pm News:
Central

Seatbelts save lives: Always buckle up

Always buckle up is the message Central District Police want to send to motorists as recent statistics show a 96 percent front-seat restraint compliance rate for 2012. More

2 min read

The legal framework and process for terrorist designations

  • The legal framework and process for terrorist designations (August 2024; PDF 784KB)
    Cabinet refined the agreed process for proposed designations of non-UN listed entities in October 2010. This paper sets out the legal framework and process for terrorist designations under the TSA after October 2010 and explains the Prime Minister’s discretion in making terrorist designations.

Statements of cases to designate terrorist entities February 2010

The risk of a terrorist attack in New Zealand is low, but Government are determined that New Zealand and New Zealanders be neither the target nor source of terrorist activities.
 
The designation of terrorist entities is one measure New Zealand takes to contribute to the international campaign against terrorism. The Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 (TSA) provides for a list of terrrorist entities to be established and maintained in New Zealand.