Nelson trial: Mother allegedly upset when told of ‘round-the-clock’ observer in hospital room
The allegations arose from medical interventions required for the child’s assisted feeding, and treatment for complex intestinal failure.…
Arthritic Wellington pensioner George Lazaridis jailed for sex abuse of teen
A sexual attraction developed that ranged from low-level touching to mutual oral sex and continued for three years…
Mother on trial in Nelson court over alleged ‘medical child abuse’
The woman, who has name suppression to protect the identity of the child, was charged in April 2023.…
Police probe new Rowan Donoghue abuse allegations at St Patrick’s Silverstream, Wellington
Donoghue worked at St Patrick’s College Silverstream from 1982 to 1992. “We know it can be incredibly difficult…
Botany Farmers employee fired for abusing staff discount
Now, the woman has taken her case to the Employment Relations Authority claiming her dismissal was unfair. But,…
Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel
A judicial conduct panel will review her conduct at a hearing in February. A minute from last December…
Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees
“I felt like an object, like a slave in the 21st century,” one of the women, identified as…
Child refugee sexually abused at NZ resettlement facility by refugee from another country
The agency said when a refugee is convicted of serious offending, INZ undertakes an assessment of their liability…
Auckland mosque worker charged with sexually abusing teens outside masjid, at youth camp
While there, it’s alleged he squeezed the boy’s genitals and made sexual comments. On another occasion, while parked…
Hamilton woman Anna Rikiau jailed for racially abusing neighbour, assaulting motorist
“I would argue [she should] get as many as it takes,” McKenna replied. But Judge Cocurullo disagreed. Rikiau…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
Edwards was found guilty via a majority verdict in Auckland District Court earlier this year following a trial…