Nelson mother discharged without conviction after assaulting two children
Despite strong police opposition, the woman’s application for the discharge succeeded, meaning no convictions were entered for her…
NZ NRL player Asu Kepaoa banned for homophobic slur
Homophobic slurs in the NRL are rare. The last player to be charged was the New Zealand Warriors’…
Auckland student ticketed $150 after ‘free ride’ offered by Auckland Transport bus driver
What happened? The mother said her 18-year-old daughter was on the NX2 bus route from the CBD to…
Customs officers stop mother, son from illegally exporting 18kg of pounamu, pair fined $5000
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Mattheus Heimer sentenced to nine months supervision for assaulting woman at McDonald’s Queenstown
The incident arose after Heimer entered McDonald’s Queenstown in the town centre at 3am on December 17, 2025.…
Invercargill enrolled nurse censured for slapping dementia resident
Pleas for help The teleconference hearing heard the woman had completed an Enrolled Nursing diploma and was registered…
Round the Bays: Tāmaki Drive race backlash as residents criticise Auckland Transport for towing vehicles
Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said AT has apologised for the communication mishap and cancelled infringement tickets for…
Christchurch mother sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old autistic son
She then made a fist and swung it at his head but did not make contact. The woman…
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal censures first-year teacher for slapping, elbowing student
He refused and held a yoghurt pot towards her, preparing to throw it. The teacher warned him not…