Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

The offending was labelled 'morally, ethically, and professionally repugnant'.

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

It was the pair's second appearance.

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.

The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.

The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.

A woman almost lost a tooth after her dentist failed to identify significant decay.

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.

Youngster died in Starship Hospital after injuries suffered in Te Puna.

Ryan Mackey was found to have 1600 objectionable files on his iPhone.

The man threatened to kill Māori and burn down marae.

The worker was given two options; pay the company tax out of his own wages, or be sacked.

The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.

The psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.

Intern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.

Justice Francis Cooke said the mandates were justified limitations on NZers' rights.

Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.

Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.

The company director's wife yelled at the employee to 'get the f**k off the yard now'.

The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.

Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.

Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.

Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.

The Waitangi Tribunal has determined Motiti residents aren't their own distinct group.

An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.

Regional council: The penalty serves as a reminder to others about following the rules.

Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.

A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

A woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.

An Auckland tradie has been ordered to pay almost $30k - but he didn't even know about it.

Another challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.

The restaurant owner subjected the employee to an 'angry diatribe' in front of colleagues.

Police have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.

A company owned by one of NZs largest car dealerships has been ordered to pay $13,500.

A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

The supermarket was mincing unsold steak when a plastic pad fell into the mincing machine.

Simon Littlefair was thrown from a moving vehicle, landing on his head.

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

The company pleaded guilty to two charges related to the operation of the vessel.

Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.

Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.

Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.

About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.

Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.

David Kuka was murdered at his Pyes Pa address almost four years ago.