Viv Rickard
More hardship grants needed, job seeking numbers down
The number of people needing hardship grants to help pay for things like food and housing is continuing to climb. The latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development show that more than… Audio
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery. Audio
Man’s long wait for apology from MSD
A seriously ill man who was forced to sleep in his car after being denied emergency accommodation by MSD wants to meet the minister and deputy CEO, who promised him an apology...but he's not having… Video, Audio
MSD deputy CEO to apologise to seriously ill beneficiary
The Ministry did not regard his situation as an emergency and demanded he pay back 10,000 for emergency motel accommodation. Video, Audio
MSD needlessly probing beneficiaries' personal lives
Half the beneficiaries investigated for fraud by the Ministry of Social Development have to answer questions about their relationship status. But few inquiries result in successful prosecutions… Audio
MSD maintains stance despite fraud tip-off criticism
The Ministry of Social Development is making no apologies for its processes around benefit fraud tip-offs - of which they receive one an hour everyday. Video, Audio
Police focus on the highest risk, deputy commissioner says
The deputy police commissioner disputes claims from one of his cops that police are being diverted from other crimes to focus on burglaries. Audio
Child Sex Offender Register launched
Kathryn Ryan talks with Police Deputy Commissioner Viv Rickard about the new Child Sex Offender Register, which is being launched today. Those who qualify to be on the register will be required by law… Audio
Review finds CYF failings in roastbusters case
The latest investigation into the so-called Roastbusters case has found social workers initially took complaints of rape seriously, but then decided the sex was consensual. Audio
Guards brought in and police clamp down on threats
Extra security guards are being ordered in and the police are clamping down after a rash of threats against Work and Income since the Ashburton triple shooting. Audio
Police: 'We stuffed up'
The Police Minister, Anne Tolley, says the police have let themselves down after an administrative blunder forced Parliament to pass urgent legislation yesterday. Audio
Police talk about drop in numbers
The country has 200 fewer police officers than last year but police bosses insist its temporary and nothing to worry about. Audio
Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct
Assistant Police Commissioner Viv Rickard; Mike Scott, Assistant Auditor-General, Performance Audit; and Kim McGregor, co-chair of The National Network for Ending Sexual Violence Together, Te Ohaakii… Audio
Police make poor progress
The police have fully implemented just seven out of 47 changes five years on from when they were recommended by an inquiry triggered by sexual assault cases. Audio
Crime drops to new low
The crime rate has dropped to a record low and the number of reported crimes is at its lowest in almost a quarter of a century Audio
The number of murders is at a 25 year low
Police figures show it's fallen nearly 50 percent in the last year, with 34 murders in the year to June. Audio
NZ and Australian police declare war on hooligans
Police in New Zealand and Australia are joining forces to crackdown on alcohol-fuelled crime. Audio
Police pursuit policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has recommended the police change their pursuit policy, after reviewing dozens of car chases dating back years. Audio
Police respond to training warnings
The Police Association warns changes to firearms training are dangerous. Police's Assistant Commissioner Operations, Viv Rickard comments. Audio