Bay of Plenty parents plead guilty to charges of failing or refusing to ensure children enrolled at school
The Eastern Bay of Plenty couple, who are parents to two teenage children, pleaded guilty to failing or…
Drunk employee loses job after trying to urinate from moving work vehicle … and failing
Authority member Jeremy Lynch held an interim investigation in which he ruled it that it would be inappropriate…
Real estate agents censured for failing to reveal coastal home’s penguin protection plan
They complained to the Real Estate Authority about the agents, Annette Sliper and Llewellyn Kemeys, who sold them…
Gisborne tenant wins $2310 after three years with broken toilet and septic tank
On one occasion, the toilet backfilled to the point of overflowing onto the bathroom floor. Christian Lamdin, Tenancy…
Juken New Zealand to close Northland Mill after buyer search fails
“JNL has made an extensive effort to identify a buyer or alternative pathway that would allow the site…
Pilots fined $400 each after biosecurity dog Sophie finds food in luggage
In the same month, Sophie also sniffed out fresh betel nuts and banana leaves in a passenger’s pocket,…
Police chase Head Hunter gang member in car on rims across Auckland’s North Shore
“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track…
The failing RSA that used poppy money to stay afloat – and the untapped $200m veteran ‘gold mine’
Clark, a veteran with 21 years military service, then returned to leadership at Papanui RSA to oversee the…
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…
Richlist Nakhle family court battle: Matriarch accuses son of $40m misappropriation over racehorse empire
The claims and counterclaims played out this week in the High Court at Auckland in the latest chapter…
Son forgives Hamilton driver Kathleen Davies for failing to stop after father’s fatal scooter crash
Davies told police she heard an “almighty bang”, noticed that her side wing mirror was damaged, and stopped…
Alderson Logistics and Supa Shavings fined $420k over illegal acquisitions
Pre-acquisition, ABS Carriers and Supa Shavings were the largest suppliers of bulk wood shavings in the region with…