'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPublic Interest - Open Justice
'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery
'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'
Major entertainment figure facing sexual violence, drugs charges
The man allegedly stupefied a woman by forcing his fingers into her mouth with meth.
Alleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaults
The alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.
'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man
Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery
'I'm not their mother': 'Cavalier' boss fined $22,000 after teen blinded in one eye
Censured employer also claimed PPE gear for staff was too expensive.
Landlord caught calling tenant a 'moaner' ordered to pay compo
Landlord said 'he is on ACC and he is a moaner'.
'Indian food stinks': Tenant evicted, then claims landlord made racist comments
The Tenancy Tribunal rejected Vinodh (Neil) Singh's allegations
Roadworks speedster paid his fine. So why is he challenging it in court?
Vipul Gambhir was doing 75km/h in an area that was 50km/h because of roadworks.
Prisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death
"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.
'Stressed and bewildered': Client risked losing home in debt dispute
The censure of two lawyers would be a reminder to ensure their conduct was not repeated.
Four minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judge
The lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'
Auckland lawyer struck off after siphoning 'at least $415k' from parents' estate
Helen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.
More than 4000 plants, 45kg of cannabis head found in huge growing operation
A Vietnamese teen denies masterminding a huge Whangārei Heads cannabis operation.
Convicted 'stealthing' rapist loses appeal against jail term
Appeal court judges find jail term was not manifestly excessive.
Jury fails to agree on verdict for murder charge in Lui case
Accused to appear in court again next month after jury fails to agree on murder charge.
Meth cook guarded drug supermarket with a machine gun
Man caught cooking meth in Northland had powerful firearms including a machine gun.
Rapist husband prevents essential worker's residency bid
They had long-term plans to live together and start a family in New Zealand.
'Don't waste the life you have': Sister of crash victim to driver
Fatal Boxing Day crash driver told a court he would swap places with two friends who died.
Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text
The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdict
The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.
'It was clear she was a 14-year-old child': Crown
Failure to find out teen's age before sex was the 'crux of the crime', court hears.
'SPCA involved in conspiracy against us', dog breeders claim
Top Auckland dog breeder claims the SPCA was involved in a conspiracy against her.
Burglar leaves unwelcome deposit in women's toilet
Judge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.
'I don't have a life, I have a leak': Balcony unfixed after two years
A leak has prevented Pamela Skittrup from selling her apartment. She's at her wits' end.
'Bottle to throttle': Pilot's court battle to clear his name
An informant said a pilot was drinking before a flight, but the allegation was untrue.
Man says delivery of divorce papers drove him to drink and drive...again
Drunk driver hit a parked car, then fled from police soon after his marriage ended.
'I didn't use them every day': Tenant ordered to pay damages after wet wipes clog pump
The tenant said the wipes could have been left by the tenants who moved in afterwards.
Dismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vet
Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
Supermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.
Voting age appeal gets under way in Supreme Court
The group Make it 16 say their human rights have been breached.
Man admits killing landlord, lover in her home after she tried to evict him
Man charged with murder of Chch carer Val Heaney pleads guilty to hockey stick killing.