Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
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He used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.
Pharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid response
The pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.
'Concerning laxity': Lawyer suspended for overcharging client $18k
It is the second time Philip Sheat has been caught overcharging a client.
Meth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring three
Now, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.
‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attacker
During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.
'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move
Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.
Man who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivator
Peter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.
‘I trusted him’: Accountant struck off for fleecing friend of $32k
He was supposed to be looking after her rental property, but ripped her off instead.
Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
Landlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful eviction
She was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.
Worker accused of poisoning colleague by spiking milk with antifreeze
A bottle of antifreeze was found in the stationery room with the seal broken.
'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitals
Gideon Christian was already on an extended supervision order when he breached it twice.
'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolved
The employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.
'Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hour
Quentin Haines was also convicted in 2018 for hiring two underage prostitutes.
'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from ED
He was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.
'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with
The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.
'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose
The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.
'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50
'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.
'Engulfed in a fireball': Glassblower injured in gas bottle explosion
Steven Newcombe suffered burns and hearing loss as a result of the blast.
Victims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homes
The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fire
Man sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.
Court hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob member
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Tense scenes as murder accused appears in court
The man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.
NZME fined $195k after Commerce Commission appeal
A child swallowed magnets from a toy the company sold.
From friends to feud: Landlord, tenant had no formal agreement. Then it soured
Renter hospitalised when her landlord exacerbated her stress levels through harassment.
Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages
He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.
Homeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he owned
The man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.
‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives
“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
'I'm proud of what we did': Willie Jackson defends journalism fund
Winston Peters accused state-funded media organisations of a lack of independence.