New ZealandRetired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old reportA former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted architectural designer gets building licence back - and faces fresh complaintHis history of fines, suspensions and cancellations is not listed on the public register.17 Jun 05:09 AM
New ZealandMan who repeatedly raped girl given home detention after lawyer argues prison would be 'difficult'The man got an 85 per cent discount for his cognitive impairment, age and his own abuse.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy was a 'con-man' with child abuse convictions allowed to practise law?From con-man to Elvis impersonator, inmate to lawyer, Alwyn O'Connor has worn many hats.16 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeNeighbourly feud: Tenant takes on landlord for not sorting out ongoing 'harassment''The right to quiet enjoyment, peace and privacy is at the heart of a tenancy.'16 Jun 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
Crime'Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV cameraThe 52-year-old admitted to police it was a 'stupid' move.16 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandYoung dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reducedA man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.16 Jun 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Kind nature': Nurse forged reference from her boss in 'calculated' deceptionHer 'calculated' deception means she's now been struck off.16 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robberThe offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastor to be reinstated on an interim basisThe ruling follows a deep-seated battle between the pastor and church trustees.15 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeSex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring herThe man tricked his way into another booking with her.15 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandShirtless talk of weed and hugs proven, but physio didn't straddle patientNo further suspension has been imposed but the physio was censured.15 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeHour of terror: Drug dealer on meth bender raped woman in her own homeThe woman felt powerless to put up a fight against the gang-connected man.15 Jun 04:29 AM
CrimeMan eats his morning tea while in court arguing to have a charge against him droppedHe was also busy making a hot drink when the judge called his case.15 Jun 02:35 AM
CrimeFather fights extradition to Australia to answer decade-old assault chargeThe man said it would be unjust and oppressive if he was forced to leave his whānau.15 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandWoman hiding in bush suffers 'life-long injuries' after police dog biteThe IPCA has ruled the officer was not justified in using the dog.15 Jun 12:34 AM
New ZealandOff the menu: Woman loses job in family's restaurant after feud over payShe put $70k in her mum's bank account and claimed it was siphoned by brother-in-law.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'The victim could have been killed': truck driver rushed to try and beat trainThe driver had been driving for seven days and falsified documents.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFit, experienced tramper most likely tripped before drowning in creekStephanie Simpson was on a lone hike in Mt Aspiring National Park when she went missing.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan found guilty of murdering Hawke’s Bay woman Taylor-Jade Hira'He does not think the way you and I do,' defence lawyer tells jury.14 Jun 07:06 AM
CrimeWorkplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changingThe five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBuilder caught using unconsented Chinese roofing product; other homes could be affectedThe owners only discovered the switch when the paint began deteriorating.14 Jun 06:22 AM
CrimeBeer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime sceneHe took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.14 Jun 06:19 AM
New Zealand'Not plausible', or 'professional misconduct'? Tribunal to determine physio's fateHealth tribunal is deciding fate of physio alleged to have straddled a client.14 Jun 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.14 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandBooted out: Sri Lankan man with sex assault and counterfeiting convictions denied asylumOffender argued he would be persecuted if he returned to Sri Lanka. But this was rejected.13 Jun 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Deceptive': 270 of promised 1800 new police won't have arrest powersGovernment under fire as many recruits 'not what the public would call a police officer'.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'Protect our tāonga': Injunction fails at Māori Land CourtA Scottish memorial site for a drowned whaler is at the heart of the injunction.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estateGraeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.13 Jun 07:27 AM
New Zealand'Labyrinth' policy: Lawyer with cancer wants $1.2m insurance payoutAsteron refused to pay full sum because it said treatment was available to the lawyer.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘She is lying’: Physio denies straddling patient on plinth toplessAccused tells tribunal he's unsure if taking off his top is in his character.13 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandMurder trial told of woman’s multiple injuries'She was just lying there. Her eyes were in the back of her head,' accused's mother says.13 Jun 04:51 AM
