
Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k fraud after obstructing investigation
More than 1200 false claims were sent to the Ministry of Justice.
More than 1200 false claims were sent to the Ministry of Justice.
Emergency services were called to Beatty St in Melville, Hamilton, at 4.30am on March 15.
The woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.
“You claim recognition for remorse, you testified at trial, I saw none,” the judge said.
Nearly 100,000 Kiwis pursue $150 million in claims yearly through various tribunals.
He has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret.
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.
The death of Joseph Blackbourn's coach led to him spiralling out of control.
Now the former employee has been awarded more than $100k in a personal grievance case.
Lyall Foster was found down a bank with empty and full beer cans in his vehicle.
David Rae admitted to money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud schemes.
The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.
The man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.
Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'
Destry Watts buried the alleged murder weapon in his partner's yard.
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again.
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.
Plywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.
'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'