Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
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'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Dad found guilty of sexual abuse of daughter
Father found guilty of sexually abusing his young daughter kept in custody for sentencing.
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.
'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injury
Gaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.
Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending
The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
'Best orgasm of your life': Drunk lawyer's unwanted advances to colleague in taxi
“F*** off and stop touching me,” one woman told the lawyer after he groped her.
'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badly
Union organiser who sent email raising complaint about official loses bid to get job back.
'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truck
The man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.
Ski field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crash
Auckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Mother and daughter banned from greyhound racing over positive drug tests
Until this prosecution, the Racing Integrity Board has never laid dual charges.
Woman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further charges
Defendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.
74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei
The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.
Name suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accused
Two men are to face trial in the High Court next February.
Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby
The teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.
Man posed as doctor, courier to steal thousands in groceries and products
Whaiora Galvin's ruse spanned a year and two regions.
Gold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade Me
The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.
Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim
Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.
NZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuit
The NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.
'Playing this game for more than a decade' : Serial fraudster jailed for $350k in scams
Brendon Harris claims he wants to rehabilitate. The judge was dubious.
Companies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injury
The Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.
Parliament protest: Behind the scenes of the 'incompetent' negotiations
The IPCA said police negotiation efforts left them 'looking incompetent'.
'Lucky someone didn’t get killed': Report into Parliament protest released
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found police were justified in their response.
Mall lockdown: Man brandished knife at shopping centre 'for protection'
He has now been jailed for the incident, which sent the mall into lockdown.
Rapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejected
Sexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.
Baby punched as mother shielded herself from assault
The man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.
‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not over
Convicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.
KiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at work
The worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.
'Nowhere is safe': Driving instructor jailed for years-long abuse of two girls
Michael Young would play pornography to them and instruct them to use sex toys.