Auckland boy with autism left in school van for four hours, Ministry of Education demands answers
Their son attends Wilson School, which provides specialist education for students with high needs. He was supposed to…
Auckland mortgage fraud: Chris Peters admits $6.3m deception charges, Robert Peters walks free
At the same hearing, Robert saw the handful of charges laid against him dismissed after the SFO elected…
Privacy Commissioner inquiry finds ManageMyHealth, Health NZ at fault over Northland data hack
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster said the ordeal had caused “serious anxiety and distress” for many affected. He announced…
Drug-fuelled Enhanced Games falling short of world marks
“It was very close to the world record. I really wanted to do it, but it’s okay,” Gkolomeev…
Failed Tauranga car parking building: Two engineers fined, one suspended
It has now fined James Knight and suspended him from its register for three months, fined Andrew Thompson,…
Horse racing: Grinzinger Moon extends unbeaten NZ run as stakes targets loom
“It was a huge effort,” James said. “She was three wide facing the breeze the whole way outside…
Dunedin teen who fatally stabbed boy at bus hub has prison term reduced
Justices Thomas, Harland and Cull said that, along with provocation and the offender’s age, should have lowered the…
Whakatāne chartered accountant Jason Lougher’s conflict of interest involving sale of gym
Now Lougher, who owns Whakatāne accountancy firm Calc, has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs and…
Rotorua businessman charged with neglecting vulnerable woman
The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. The Rotorua Daily Post understands the woman died,…
Aero Fire owner Mira Singh found to have failed to comply with court-enforceable undertakings
However, in 2023 and 2024 investigators found evidence of Singh’s non-compliance. The Commerce Commission has issued a safety…
Baby died on mum’s chest after midwife failed to monitor his condition following birth
There were no complications with the birth and the little boy was considered healthy, with an Apgar score…
Milenta denied retrospective consent for Auckland restaurant building at Victoria Park
Adverse effects on heritage values, character and amenity were more than minor and had not been adequately avoided,…