New ZealandRealtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consentHe has now been found guilty of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smugglingThe liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed stranger with martial arts kick released from prisonHe will now serve five months of home detention for the admitted manslaughter.12 Dec 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Significant humiliation': Woman's photo hung publicly in agency for yearsNow she is seeking compensation for the breach of her privacy and 'injury to feelings'.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escapeThe woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.12 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of courtIn looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.11 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandSchool counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deathsGuidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailedJoey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who took in 'stray' cat loses claim for animal's costsDisputes Tribunal agrees it is the nature of a friendly cat to make neighbourhood visits.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissedThe teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.11 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeRefugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZHe spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his handsIt was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.11 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Distraught' couple take action against holiday park after losing sea-view siteBooking blunder denies pair same prime spot they had used for 20 years.08 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeDrunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crashWiniata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.08 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZDavid Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensationShe couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.07 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into carHe used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid responseThe pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Concerning laxity': Lawyer suspended for overcharging client $18kIt is the second time Philip Sheat has been caught overcharging a client.07 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeMeth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring threeNow, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.06 Dec 09:50 PM
New Zealand‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attackerDuring the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.06 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents moveShelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.06 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeMan who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivatorPeter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.06 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘I trusted him’: Accountant struck off for fleecing friend of $32kHe was supposed to be looking after her rental property, but ripped her off instead.06 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pubBut despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandLandlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful evictionShe was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.06 Dec 02:47 AM
CrimeWorker accused of poisoning colleague by spiking milk with antifreezeA bottle of antifreeze was found in the stationery room with the seal broken.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitalsGideon Christian was already on an extended supervision order when he breached it twice.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolvedThe employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.04 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hourQuentin Haines was also convicted in 2018 for hiring two underage prostitutes.04 Dec 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from EDHe was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.04 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies withThe 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.02 Dec 08:00 PM
