Tauranga man imprisoned for neglect of 82-year-old mother after leaving her on the floor for 14 hours
She remained on the floor for 14 hours until a granddaughter went to check on her after family…
Auckland mother Stormy Ryder jailed over neglect death of disabled toddler
Paramedics who attended the scene immediately noticed Tūwharetoa was visibly emaciated, with his ribs showing. But despite the…
Parents sentenced in Whanganui over neglect of sick teen boy, who later died
Ultimately, the lung infection led to a cardiac arrest and stroke, and he later died. His parents’ failure…
Northland caregiver Susan Erutoe jailed for neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults
The charges were laid in 2022, and the couple pleaded not guilty but in March, and one week…
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,…
Father jailed in Waikato child neglect case: baby tested positive for meth and boy had rotten teeth
The decision states that the baby boy failed to put on weight after he was born, despite help…
German shepherd breeder Anne Glover convicted of neglect, still allowed dogs
The High Court at Auckland ultimately held up a nine-year animal ownership ban against the pair in 2023,…
Rotorua carer Stephen Bourke pleads guilty after medical neglect leads to mum’s death
Stephen Bourke was originally charged with manslaughter, but this was withdrawn and replaced with the admitted charge before…
Rangiora farmer Gary Evans banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
The charges included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. Judge…
Far North child abuse trial: Trio face 34 charges of violence and neglect
They include injuring with intent to injure, ill treatment of a child, assault with a weapon and assault…
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
Now he and his employer have been convicted and fined, with the Sealord Group taking the lion’s share…
Kerala’s famous elephant camp at centre of row after jumbo’s death
News Desk 14 October 2025, 07:16 PM IST Guruvayur Gokul death sparks probe over alleged elephant neglect, cruelty…