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Mac Group ordered to pay $141,000 after worker injured, then pressured to lie
Construction company Mac Group has been ordered to pay $141,000 after a worker was badly injured - then pressured to lie to Worksafe.
Alleged imposter dentist charged with X-raying without licence
A man accused of operating as an unlicensed dentist in West Auckland is facing dozens of charges relating to his alleged ruse.
UFC superstar Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drink driving
Court documents show Adesanya was charged with driving a car in Auckland with 87 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
External review emphasises need to prevent future harm at Oranga Tamariki facilities
An external Review into Oranga Tamariki's Secure Residences has emphasised the need to prevent future harm to children through specialised care, therapeutic intervention and respect of whakapapa.
The… Audio
Whakaari/White Island trial ends with WML's closing arguments
The company managing the volcano said it had no presence on the volcanic island, so was not liable for operations that put the public at risk.
No prosecutions over Kaikōura bird watching boat capsize that killed five
No one will be prosecuted over the fatal capsizing of a boat carrying bird watchers off the coast of Kaikōura last year.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Jaz brothers appeal convictions and sentences
Two brothers jailed for drink spiking and sexual assaults at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch are appealing against their convictions and sentence.
Growing number of people representing themselves in civil cases
Lawyers say the rapidly growing number of people representing themselves in civil cases is creating a nightmare for judges.
There are calls for more legal aid for civil cases and expanding the scope… Audio
Whakaari / White Island trial: WorkSafe, Whakaari Management begin closing arguments
WorkSafe has told a court that the company managing Whakaari / White Island should have questioned if it was safe for tourists to visit the volcanic island.
Northland man fined more than $33,000 for incident involving burnt tyres
A Northland man has been fined more than $33,000 for an incident that saw dozens of tyres burnt on a property south of Kaiwaka.
Nearly a quarter of youth given court orders receive adult sentences
A total of 1545 youth went through the court system in the year to June - 15 percent more than the previous period.
Kim Dotcom fights decision to release information to FBI
Kim Dotcom is fighting a judge's decision that would see his hard-drives and passwords released to the United States' FBI.
Kim Dotcom fighting to keep passwords and hard-drives from FBI
Kim Dotcom's case is back in court as his legal team fights a decision that would see his hard-drives and passwords released to the United States.
The controversial billionaire is appealing a High… Audio
Dilworth sexual abuser granted 5-month sentence discount after appeal
A former Dilworth teacher, convicted of sexual abuse of multiple young boys, will spend less time behind bars after a court decision.
Charges dropped against booking agents for White Island
The long running Whakaari White Island trial against companies and individuals accused of health and safety failings is now down to one lone defendant. Two booking agents accused of health and safety… Audio
Whakaari / White Island: Charges against booking agents dismissed
Charges against two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari / White Island trial have been dismissed.
Auckland man charged following laser strike on police Eagle helicopter
An Auckland man is to appear in court accused of targeting the police Eagle Helicopter with a laser pointer.
Spectators scale court barrier to assault defendant in dock of High Court at Napier
Pandemonium broke out in a High Court hearing on Monday when spectators scaled a two-metre barrier to assault the defendant in the dock.
OT staffer charged over offences against young people
One person has been arrested and charged over indecent offences against four young people at an Oranga Tamariki residence earlier this year.
It follows an investigation that began in June, when… Audio
Whaakari / White Island trial: Booking agents failed to do bare minimum, WorkSafe says
WorkSafe says the two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whaakari trial failed to do the bare minimum to inform customers about the risks of visiting the volcanic island.
