Argentina fined and players banned by Fifa over Falklands banner and final brawl
Argentina’s next two home games will also have to be played in front of a 50% capacity crowd.…
Dozens fined or charged in Taranaki road policing operation
The second driver was 15 and has been referred to Youth Aid. Police issued dozens of infringements during…
Auckland online retailer The TV Shop fined $1.1m over fake ‘customer’ reviews
Reviews with one, two or three stars would not be published unless the customer responded to a follow-up…
Seafood company fined $39k for illegally moving oysters and mussels
“The action taken by Fresh is Best was negligent and a serious breach of the controlled area notice,”…
Real estate agent Philip Oldham censured and fined $3500 for downplaying house fire
She alleged he never provided her with a statement prepared by the vendors about the fire and repairs,…
Te Puke scrap metal yard fined $84k after heavy metal contamination
In her sentencing decision, Environment Court Judge Prudence Steven found the offending involved a “deliberate prioritisation of commercial…
Whakatōhea Mussels fined $135,000 over Ōpōtiki odour contamination
It has been fined $135,000 for the incident that resulted in 79 odour complaints to the regional council…
Whangārei fisherman George Esela fined $2600 and loses boat after illegal catch
Between that period, he harvested 90.1kg of garfish with an estimated value of almost $800. MPI lawyer Paddy…
Police officer fined after watching State of Origin while driving
The driver was also issued an infringement notice for distracted driving. Counties Manukau Central Police Inspector MinHo Lee…
Whangārei bird rescue founders fined by DoC after social media post reveals member of public holding a kiwi
Robert believes the fine is unfair and disproportionate, saying it reflected a broader shift away from the nuanced,…
Marlborough company Waimana Marine, Sollys Freight, fined for illegal mussel shipments
It was done without the necessary permit, the ministry said. However, Sollys’ offending flowed from the “erroneous assumption”…
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,…