Ethan Griffiths

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Ethan Griffiths

Bob Geldof returns to New Zealand this week, performing shows in Auckland and Wellington. Bob Geldof still has a fire in his belly. The popstar-turned-charitable-hero still bemoans the state of the world, more than 40 years after his anger at the state of the world sparked one of the most memorable charity campaigns ever. In a 30-minute chat with the Herald, the f-bombs are numerous and the rage is more palpable than ever.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Ethan Griffiths

James Cameron has spoken at Vision for Wellington’s inaugural public event. The acclaimed film director lives in the Wellington region and says he’s here to stay. Vision for Wellington’s founding members include former mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and property magnate Sir Bob Jones. Acclaimed film director James Cameron says investment and innovation, especially in the film sector, is the key to Wellington’s future.

Jan 13, 2025 | rnz.co.nz | Ethan Griffiths

First published on By Ethan Griffiths, Open Justice reporterPurchased a lemon of a vehicle, been kicked out of your flat or had a builder bungle a renovation? There are multiple avenues for people seeking justice and each year nearly 100,000 New Zealanders do just that, pursuing $150 million worth of claims through the civil justice system. But some people who take this route win - but still don't get justice. "No assets including vehicles able to be seized. Debtor is unable to pay.

Aug 21, 2024 | sunlive.co.nz | Ethan Griffiths

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME can reveal not a single fine has been issued since the law came into force in 2021, with police saying fines are punitive and unlikely to work. It can also be revealed police never carried out the necessary system upgrades to issue fines, despite Parliament delaying the law coming into force for 18 months to allow for the updates.

Aug 20, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Ethan Griffiths

A law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children is intentionally not being enforced by police. Photo / 123rfThe Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME can reveal not a single fine has been issued since the law came into force in 2021, with police saying fines are punitive and unlikely to work.