Business'A 180-degree U-turn': Commerce Commission challenges Viagogo in courtViagogo argues it has not conceded and that it has followed NZ law.15 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandBreeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnantThe stress-prone mare was to be inseminated with frozen semen from a selected stallion.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFather takes legal action against daughter over $5k for overseas tripBefore the father filed his claim, he told his daughter: 'You will regret this.'21 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandCat-astrophe: Diseased, unvaccinated pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanised06 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouple asked to pay again after $23k wedding venue deposit stolen during robbery31 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBusinessman loses $11.5k in bank transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to ID recipient05 Jul 08:00 PM
Construction'A substantial breach': Builder's work under scrutiny after installing leaky gazebo04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window dispute31 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandPork crackling snacker breaks tooth on birthday, leading to small claims clash24 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensifyThe company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson BluckWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Equestrian pursuits' come to an end after ex-racehorse turns out to be a bucking broncoA rider who bought an ex-racehorse asked for a refund after it wouldn't stop bucking.19 Apr 10:00 PM
Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
Travel newsNo boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in onlineThey had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.03 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDriver quit seizure medication for extreme soup diet, passed out and caused $28k crashThe man was living off two portions of soup per week and taking weight-loss meds.02 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandNo consent: Landfill company ordered to pay $30k after post-cyclone slipBut the landowners have been left with a clean-up bill of almost $100,000.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacleNeil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandCivil justice shake-up: Why people may soon be able to claim more in small legal battlesThe amount the Disputes Tribunal can award a claimant is currently capped at $30,000.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer Tyrone Barugh fails bid to claim $5000 from Jetstar in booking loophole Justice wouldn't be served by giving the man money he didn't have to start with: Tribunal08 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandDate pit dental disaster: Man's snack ends up costing him two molars and a dentureThe company said he should have removed the hard item from his mouth, not chewed on it.26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandDriver not at fault for crash caused by seizure – so who pays for man's damaged car?The driver had insurance but they wouldn't pay up. Now it's gone to the Disputes Tribunal.21 Oct 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Ticking time bomb': Buyer of retired racehorse asked for refund after bucking episodesA previous owner described the horse as having 'lost all sense of sanity'.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLoad of bull: Woman buys 'desexed' cattle beast which went on to impregnate cowsTribunal says photos of 'MN' and his testicle were evidence he was not fully castrated.08 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I’m not paying him an absolute penny': The dispute over an unpaid $14k billRaine Selles continues to baulk at money owed for her horse arena, despite a court order.06 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandLawyer promised DJ lessons as payment, then tried to sue his clientJason Yang forged invoices to hide his client from his employer before suing the DJ.01 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years laterFormer owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.06 Jul 02:00 AM
