New ZealandCrown solicitor under investigation after complaint into workplace conductThe anonymous complaint doesn't relate to Crown lawyer's performance as a prosecutor.04 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punchVilliome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.03 May 06:00 AM
CrimeTeacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunkWhile pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.03 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandChinese couple lose $225k after immigration adviser neglects obligationsVisa application stipulated couple must buy property from connected company.02 May 11:20 PM
New Zealand$141k forfeited despite no criminal chargesPolice alleged money was gained from loan-sharking, illegal gambling and cigarette sales.02 May 07:00 AM
CrimeTrial begins for business owner accused of indecent assaultsThe business owner allegedly indecently assaulted five women over several years.02 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandRenter awarded almost $12k refund and damages for unlawful unitTribunal awards tenant $11,775 to discourage landlords from leasing unlawful premises.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Poor care': Man who broke neck died after complaints of painElderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.01 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandHDC investigating alleged conflicts involving advocacy trustThe National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlementA woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWorkplace stress: Coroner's advice after council staffer's deathCoroner finds workplace stress a factor in death of woman who took her own life.26 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandSacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonusesThe general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad found guilty of sexual abuse of daughterFather found guilty of sexually abusing his young daughter kept in custody for sentencing.24 Apr 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injuryGaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Best orgasm of your life': Drunk lawyer's unwanted advances to colleague in taxi“F*** off and stop touching me,” one woman told the lawyer after he groped her.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badlyUnion organiser who sent email raising complaint about official loses bid to get job back.21 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truckThe man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.21 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandSki field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crashAuckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.21 Apr 05:54 AM
CrimeRehab success keeps meth dealer out of prisonThe dealer sold meth to fund his own addiction.21 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMother and daughter banned from greyhound racing over positive drug testsUntil this prosecution, the Racing Integrity Board has never laid dual charges.21 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandRapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejectedSexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrouserless thief escapes police dog and steals patrol carThe man wriggled out of his trousers to escape the police dog and stole a police car.18 Apr 04:52 AM
New ZealandMan avoids jail after assault outside bar that put victim in comaVictim's family planned funeral as medical staff looked to end life support; he recovered.18 Apr 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Rumours and lies': Teacher who slept with student maintains innocenceThe teacher continues to deny she had sex with a Year 12 student.17 Apr 11:14 PM
CrimeMāori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kidsStaff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.17 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandGirl tells police of dad's alleged sexual abuse“I tried to roll off but I couldn’t because he was holding me.”17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind barsRapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFatal baby mauling: Accused fights to reverse guilty pleaOwner of dog that dragged newborn baby from cot and attacked him is back in court.17 Apr 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took overCommunications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.16 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandAcademic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employerA complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.13 Apr 06:00 AM
