HDC: Anaesthetist breached patient rights after using drug patient didn’t want
According to findings released today, the woman, who was a doctor by profession, had hip repair surgery at…
How a police staffer was caught claiming for overtime he hadn’t worked
“The submitted timesheet related to a shift on which the former employee was not rostered, accrued statutory holiday…
Awanui Labs breached code after Invercargill woman’s cancer missed twice
“I acknowledge that [her] misdiagnosis and subsequent delayed treatment would have had a profound impact on her extended…
HDC finds Health NZ Wairarapa breached care of woman who fatally deteriorated from sepsis
Six months later, she reported a flare-up of symptoms and was given another prescription of topical cream. A…
ASB class action payout: Why $571 credits are appearing in nearly 200,000 accounts
“Didn’t even know this was going on, thought someone accidentally put it in my account.” Several others wrote…
Jevon McSkimming case: Former police boss breached code of conduct by staying in taxpayer-funded hotels with Ms Z, IPCA investigation says
But the police watchdog also looked into allegations that McSkimming was staying in hotels in Wellington with Ms…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds two midwives breached antenatal care of woman suffering a second stillbirth
The names of all parties have been redacted. According to the report, the woman lost her baby at…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
ASB faces $6.73m penalty for breaching money laundering and terrorism laws
“Banks play a very important role in helping to detect financial crime and safeguarding our financial system. Our…
Former Wendy’s NZ owners lose bid to overturn Holidays Act breaches
Two main areas of dispute were the focus of the ERA hearing, including the requirement for an employee…
Investigation finds ACC counsellor who answered client’s sex work ad breached code of conduct
“There are systematic changes that need to go on.” Addison declined to comment on the investigation outcome. Initially,…
Commerce Commission investigates creatine supplement maker Push Gummies after 34 complaints
Brittany Allan, co-founder of Push Gummies, said the business was planning to relaunch in the coming weeks. In…