Teacher Matekino Matthews loses registration after sexual relationship with student
However, the student, now an adult, was granted permanent name suppression. At a hearing in March, which Matthews…
Pensioners call for fairer dog registration costs as fees increase
Symmans said she did not understand why she should be paying for impounding and enforcement when her dogs…
The World’s Most Important Photo Show Returns to Japan in February
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has announced that the admission-free CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show…
Porirua ECE teacher Claire Iddon loses registration after alcohol impairment at preschool
“There is no evidence before the tribunal of insight, remorse, or steps taken towards rehabilitation. “In these circumstances,…
Overseas-trained teacher stuck in registration process despite 20 years’ experience
Acting chair Patrick Walsh said applicants who cannot meet the standard pathway can be considered through a discretionary…
Midwife Samantha Ormsby suspended after falsely claiming $166k in public funds
Yesterday, Ormsby was censured, ordered to pay a $5000 fine and was ruled liable to pay half of…
Teacher loses registration after inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The names of the teacher, student and school, as well as any details identifying them, were suppressed in…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
In the decision, tribunal deputy chairman Nicholas Chisnall censured Bentson after giving “serious contemplation” to deregistering him. Bentson…
Early childhood teacher banned for two years over physical force
The same child was “forcefully” put on the floor by Quinn after throwing food on the floor on…
Tauranga City Council defends euthanising homeless woman’s dog
Marley was living in a car with his owner, Samantha Bradley. She and her liaison, Animal Justice Party…
Auckland relief teacher Ankui Gui named after kissing 3-year-old, loses registration
It included kissing a 3-year-old child on the lips on at least two occasions and kissing the hand…
Christchurch teacher who punched bar patron 16 times keeps registration
At the time of the offending, he was working as a relief teacher at a high school and…