Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
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,”…
Customs officers stop mother, son from illegally exporting 18kg of pounamu, pair fined $5000
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Sex worker claims engineer deleted illegal smart glasses footage
She told the Herald she also took his pants and his phone, and left him in the room.…
China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks
A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that…
Canberra speech pathologist convicted of using details of people she knew to illegally obtain medication
A Canberra speech pathologist has been convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of…
Ikana New Zealand Limited fined $20,000 over illegal live green-lipped mussels
The controlled area notice has been in place across areas of the South Island since 2015. In October…
Health worker guilty of illegally accessing ex-partner’s medical records
The fact the woman deliberately accessed the agency’s computer system to look at the couple’s health records without…
Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling scheme
The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…