New ZealandLandlord must pay $11K to tenants he claimed were 'flatmates'Villa was boarding house and renters were not flatmates, Tenancy Tribunal rules.20 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandMan's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rulesEx-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after splitHe wanted the ring back to restore him to his previous financial position.19 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandCoroner's blood pressure warning after 78-year-old dies in spa poolRaymond Gough died of sudden cardiac arrest while in his spa pool in July 2020.19 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandEngineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homesHundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.18 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandPrison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sexFive people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.18 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandViolent grandfather who left NZ age 2 has been deported back as 501The 57-year-old left New Zealand as a toddler in 1968 and doesn't have any family here.18 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeTraumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murderThe landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandGangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judgeRaiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Check your policy': Unusual clause leaves couple in limbo after burglaryAn insurance watchdog has warned the public to check their insurance policies now.18 Dec 12:14 AM
Crime'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dockAbel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.18 Dec 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rageDouglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.16 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandFirm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entriesTruck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.15 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealersQuentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.15 Dec 08:00 PM
Crime'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown herMan jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.15 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan chases, stabs victim with boning knife, claims self-defenceThe man began punching the victim in the back of the head before stabbing him twice.15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBrothers sentenced after attacking mum's murderer in courtThe teenage twin brothers had never been in trouble with the courts before.15 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandParliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagreesAn IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.15 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor formed relationship with patient, prescribed him opioidsRelationship began seven months after she was caught prescribing herself medicines.15 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandPair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny chargesNot guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.14 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandDoctor struck off after claiming $420k for backpackers who'd left NZThe doctor received funding for 2618 ineligible patients, most of whom were backpackers.14 Dec 10:09 PM
New ZealandWoman gets $15,000 compensation after agency sends out private detailsShe found out her privacy was breached when a stranger messaged her on social media.14 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandRetired lawyer facing suspension over unpaid $223k tax billCriminal defence lawyer Christopher Persson didn't pay tax for 11 years.14 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's lip punctured by tooth after partner's savage punchThe couple were in an "unhealthy" relationship that was now at an end.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'No mana:' Victim's life shattered after being assaulted, left for deadThe offender found the victim he assaulted still in the same position the next day.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gastro emergency’: Realtor rushed to loo and left buyers unattendedThe vendor claimed he arrived at his apartment to find the buyers sipping wine.14 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFive-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchardThe company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.14 Dec 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Helpless': Divorced man fights $230k marriage contractThe man said he felt 'helpless' and 'pressured' into signing the marriage contract.14 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFelt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workersSeven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.14 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandTurf wars: Couple awarded damages after complaint their artificial lawn was 'too shiny'Now the installer has to rip up the turf and start again.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girlHe also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRealtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consentHe has now been found guilty of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smugglingThe liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
