New ZealandCancelled RNZ-TVNZ merger cost almost $20mThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage claims the money wasn't wasted on consultants.05 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of throwing eight-week-old baby at policeIt was a 'major departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person'.05 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandSalon junior wins almost $34k after unjustified dismissalEmployee who suffered distress, anxiety and worry after being fired wins compensation.04 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandVictims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recoveryOne victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.03 Apr 11:46 PM
New Zealand‘Symptom of her illness’: Teacher shoplifted, took car as meth-addictThe woman walked out of a supermarket with a trolley full of groceries without paying.03 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCare facility failure: Vomiting, diarrhoea but too late to call the doctorThe HDC considered the failures of staff demonstrated a pattern of 'suboptimal care'.03 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandEx-teacher censured after wrestling student in classroomThe student said it was 'all in fun' and that he was unharmed.03 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandNeighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down treesClash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortuneThe 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll over: Colin Craig loses final defamation case against John StringerColin Craig has confirmed the years-long legal saga is finally over.31 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnhappy tenant awarded $9000 over freezing, noisy, unlawful flatThe tenant was entitled to quiet enjoyment of her home without disturbance - tribunal.31 Mar 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Six months' worth': Russian man failed to declare stash of smokesThe man said he didn't know he had to pay the $12k bill for duty and GST on the stash.31 Mar 02:11 AM
Crime'Abhorrent': Man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of young girlsThe man was between 11 and 16 when he repeatedly sexually assaulted three girls.31 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10kTCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.30 Mar 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Vulnerable' migrant worker sacked without warning, awarded $17kJungbin Son relied on his job to remain in New Zealand.30 Mar 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Treated like animals': Kiwi deportee says Oz detention centre better than NZMan stuck in detention centre says it's the price he'll pay to be near his daughter.29 Mar 05:23 AM
New Zealand'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike theftsOne victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.29 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in footJudge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglarsBurglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.29 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandHomeless man attacks, sexually violates disabled woman after she let him sleep on her couchThe victim agreed to let the homeless man sleep on the couch but he came into her bed.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer deputy principal suing prestigious private schoolA case involving alleged bullying behaviour at St Peter's Cambridge was heard at the ERA.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-year ban for lawyer who ignored clientsOverstayers trying to apply for visas to stay in New Zealand had their visas put at risk.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Cruel attack': Dad's shoe imprint left in bruise on boyAbusive father rates his anger issue only 3/1026 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerously fatigued’: Chef worked two jobs for 22 days in a row before fatal head-on crashThe driver's car crossed the centre line, head-on into a logging truck.24 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuseThe kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.23 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandACC appeals against decision to pay sexual abuse survivor 'potential earnings'The sexual abuse TN suffered at the hands of extended family was 'grievous'.23 Mar 01:46 AM
New Zealand'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle billRepairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother jailed after spending spree using stolen bank cardsA woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.22 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Disgraceful': Woman bit officer's hand to the bone, fracturing itA female police officer required several weeks off work following the assault.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruptionThe former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.22 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandMan charged with harassing prominent broadcasterA man has appeared in court for breaching bail by sending messages to a broadcaster.22 Mar 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Financial pickle': Wife spends $5662 on husband's work fuel cardWife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.21 Mar 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Vindictive attitude': Fired accountant called in debt collectorsSandy Dai faces being struck off for her conduct after five clients complained.21 Mar 04:00 PM
