Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
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‘Lord of the Wings’ name for eatery rejected by Tolkien estate
Jesse Holmes will instead try for 'Lord of da Wings' or something similar next year.
Property manager wrong to assume leaking water main was fixed
A property manager believed the leak was fixed, but a $14k proved that wrong.
‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
The doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.
Privacy blunder: Whaikaha mistakenly sent IHC names of nine complainants
One of the complainants whose name was disclosed to IHC has called for an investigation.
'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab wound
He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.
Female prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections
Sharon Irwin's arm was broken in two places by the maximum security inmate.
'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her
The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.
'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by security
He argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.
Salesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jail
The farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.
‘Missed opportunities’ in mother’s care before prem baby's death
Pregnant mum Andrea Donaldson suffered a maternal collapse when her uterus ruptured.
Landlord must pay $11K to tenants he claimed were 'flatmates'
Villa was boarding house and renters were not flatmates, Tenancy Tribunal rules.
Man's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rules
Ex-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.
My precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after split
He wanted the ring back to restore him to his previous financial position.
Coroner's blood pressure warning after 78-year-old dies in spa pool
Raymond Gough died of sudden cardiac arrest while in his spa pool in July 2020.
Engineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homes
Hundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Violent grandfather who left NZ age 2 has been deported back as 501
The 57-year-old left New Zealand as a toddler in 1968 and doesn't have any family here.
Traumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murder
The landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge
Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.
'Check your policy': Unusual clause leaves couple in limbo after burglary
An insurance watchdog has warned the public to check their insurance policies now.
'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock
Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.
'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rage
Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
Homeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealers
Quentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.
'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown her
Man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.
Man chases, stabs victim with boning knife, claims self-defence
The man began punching the victim in the back of the head before stabbing him twice.
Brothers sentenced after attacking mum's murderer in court
The teenage twin brothers had never been in trouble with the courts before.
Parliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagrees
An IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.
Doctor formed relationship with patient, prescribed him opioids
Relationship began seven months after she was caught prescribing herself medicines.
Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges
Not guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.
Doctor struck off after claiming $420k for backpackers who'd left NZ
The doctor received funding for 2618 ineligible patients, most of whom were backpackers.
Woman gets $15,000 compensation after agency sends out private details
She found out her privacy was breached when a stranger messaged her on social media.
Retired lawyer facing suspension over unpaid $223k tax bill
Criminal defence lawyer Christopher Persson didn't pay tax for 11 years.