Auckland boy racer who hit pregnant teen, causing baby’s death, loses Court of Appeal fight
At his sentencing in the High Court at Auckland in July for manslaughter, the young woman he hit…
Are weight-loss drugs like Ozempic causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?
New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic director Dr Roger Mysliwiec says GLP1 drugs were being “pushed very strongly” for…
Bay of Plenty man Tupaea Mika to stay in prison for drink-driving causing death
Since being sentenced in July, Mika has appealed to the High Court, arguing that his jail sentence should…
Wiremu Prime jailed for causing crash that killed Raymond Spooner in Ngāhinapōuri
All but four seats in the public gallery were filled by Spooner’s family and friends, who clapped as…
High-profile sportsman not guilty of causing infant’s injuries after Dunedin trial
Members of the public gallery collectively gasped and were visibly emotional as the foreperson read the verdict. Following…
Senior mental health nurse Anthony Lockington loses job for misconduct, causing colleague harm
The colleague reportedly received unsatisfactory responses – with Lockington allegedly stating on one occasion that his behaviour was…