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‘Opportunity squandered’: Lawyer struck-off, fined $140k after taking client’s money

Lawyer Alwyn O'Connor used a client’s money as his 'own personal credit facility'.

‘His body was touching mine’: Woman claims physio straddled her

The woman claims the physio was barefoot and topless.

Stranger who harrassed and assaulted Whangārei schoolgirls sentenced

The man had harassed the girls for months before grabbing one in a terrifying incident.

Unruly neighbour: Kāinga Ora must pay woman over tenant's wild parties and 'abusive behaviour'

Government housing agency ordered to pay out again over noisy tenants.

Curfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend church

She fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.

'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for years

The man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.

Struck off doc who touched teens claims no sexual motivation

Tribunal: The teens should have been able to rely on him not to abuse their trust.

Therapist ordered to work on his 'listening skills' after inappropriate massage

'I have never had a massage therapist put their finger in my butt crack before or since.'

'Died without dignity': Rest home patient attacked in final days of life

Other residents ventured into the man's room repeatedly over two months.

Elite sports trainer had sexual relationship with teen athlete who fell pregnant

The prestigious coach had a sexual relationship with a girl 24 years younger than him.

Infant suffers 'disturbing' burns after ECE teacher left hot tea unattended

The child required surgery and spent five days in hospital.

‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75k

The man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.

Chef accused of wasting food, leaving oven on overnight awarded $20k

She was thrilled to get the job after having suffered ill health. Then she was dismissed.

Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing

The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.

Video footage of unconscious woman being taken to hospital shown in murder trial

The sister of theaccused' asked, 'What the f*** happened?' He told her he didn't know.

Officers cleared after man bitten during arrest

Man stole two cars and fled police before he was found hiding in bushes.

Logbook lies: Truckie's entries 'unlikely to be physically achievable'

He drove almost the length of New Zealand without a proper break.

‘Is this a story you made up?’: Teacher denies pushing child off hoverboard

Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.