'Very regrettable': Child, 8, undergoes surgery his parents did not consent to
They realised something was amiss when they saw 'ooze' coming from their son's nose.
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The 21-year-old became abusive after being told off for not wearing a mask.
Rest home death: 'Second hand apology' not accepted
Failed procedures led to woman's death less than a day after moving into a rest home.
Fatigued doctor overlooked lung cancer mass on x-ray
Three years after receiving an x-ray the patient found out she had terminal lung cancer.
Too dangerous: Spotlight on property group's highway billboard bid
Waka Kotahi spent $240K in legal fees to stop digital billboards on highway.
Revealed: Man who filmed buttocks of 63 female shoppers
Sione Falala was already on an extended supervision order when he offended again.
Scam victim provides culprit's name, address - police too busy to investigate
He was told the crime simply wasn't a priority.
Lawyer misled court during divorce dispute to keep house from ex-husband
Attempting to stop her ex from getting her house has landed a lawyer in hot water.
'Couldn't believe my eyes': Cartoon pictures on cans of vodka
Greenhill Beverages said the cartoon marine theme aimed to raise money for marine life.
'Absolutely unusual': Five homicides in Taranaki in six months
The spike in homicide inquiries will be draining police resources, a former cop top says.
'Let down': Dying woman fights to spend remaining time in her home
To leave the hospice and return to her home, the woman first had to put up a fight.
'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay up
David Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.
Teachers' payout for unfair dismissal upheld by Employment Court
Three teachers unjustifiably dismissed will keep their payout for lost remuneration.
Greyhound tests positive for meth, trainer banned for three years
The trainer admitted using meth regularly and was likely aware of the contamination risk.
Embattled advocate dealt another blow in court ruling
Liquidation, bankruptcy battle and now an Employment Court decision, all in one week.
Cemetery desecration; Cambridge man granted suppression after alleged damage
The 19-year-old was remanded without plea to reappear later this month.
Landlord harassed tenants with text messages, verbal altercation
Tenants harassed in string of texts and in a verbal altercation with landlord.
'Did she call out for her mum?' Truck driver's moment of carelessness ends in tragedy for woman's family
Victoria Vivian was known as the granny driver in her family before she died.
Employee takes defence force to court over 'witch hunt' suspension
The employee says the NZ Defence Force should not have been allowed to suspend him.
Not guilty plea in Masterton baby assault case
The man charged with assaulting a 3-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty in court today.
Pregnant widow left 'heartbroken': Alleged murder victim had son due in six weeks
The alleged victim has also left behind two older sons.
Former funeral home worker paid $25k after cutting finger during embalming process
'I didn't realise the seriousness of the cut,' Taylor told the Authority.
Sight unseen: $40K RX-7 deal done by messaging heads to court
Dispute over performance car marketed as 'project'.
'Silver lining' in severe prison beating for tax fraudster - Judge
Blair Pitcaithly was beaten so badly he lost three years of memory.
Grandfather escapes with child as man wields butcher's knife, attacks woman
The mother was unable to escape and suffered a brutal beating.
Two nights of 'bizarre' driving ends in 12 months jail
Driver who evaded police checkpoint one night, led police on high-speed chase the next.
'I snapped': Driver cut off cyclist in road rage over racist slur
Azel Pickering had dealt with a lot of sorrow leading up to the incident.
Pair in court for murder of Taranaki father and husband
The victim was found dead on Sunday. It is alleged he was murdered two days prior.
'Horrifying': Consent laws need overhaul, say advocates
Campaign for consent law reform gains momentum through petition to Parliament.
Camp conflict: Man hospitalised after caravan beating
Home invader tells victim: 'I'm Hell's Angels and I'm going to f*** you up.'
Emotional judge fights back tears as jury finds man guilty of sexually abusing girls
The man claimed his relationship with the 12-year-old was consensual and like a marriage.
Boy racer legislation used to charge anti-social road user
A driver caught in a police sting has been charged under boy racer legislation.
'Hugely traumatic': Superette owners have gun pointed to heads during robbery
The armed robber says he's keen to turn his life around after time in custody.
Woman has charge upgraded to murder after alleged hit and run
Zhane Faiers now faces a charge of murder over the May incident.