Garry Gorham abused his position to secretly take payments from medical suppliers while helping them secure lucrative health board contracts.
Health
6:30pm
The trailer fishtailed into a car driven by Mandy Mackenzie, killing her and injuring four other passengers.
Crime and Justice
5:30pm
Police said a back-seat passenger allegedly fired at officers pursuing a vehicle in Napier last night.
5:03pm
Tips from the public are informing the government's anti-black market tobacco group, but experts say the illicit supply chain is growing and evolving.
4:00pm
David Pimm, who died in 2014, worked as a minister at various churches around the country.
3:42pm
Greater Wellington regional councillor Tom James said copper theft was costing Wellingtonians "far too much" in delays, cancellations and dollars.
3:23pm
Police were called to the Waterloo property about 7pm yesterday after a report that a person had been “unlawfully held” before they were able to leave and get help.
3:11pm
The Auckland woman was accused of lacing a cup of tea with insecticide.
1:49pm
Apology to man after an investigation identified several mistakes by all staff during the chaotic arrest
12:10pm
1:32
Jason Watford told agents he struck the woman several times and "applied pressure" to her neck "for approximately four to five minutes" until he became exhausted.
10:32am
A 20-year-old man charged with attempted murder has appeared in Auckland's High Court.
9:47am
Emergency services were called to a Campbell Street address following reports of someone being injured shortly after 4am.
7:49am
It comes just days after his arrest for keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said.
7:31am
The children's author used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news outlets have reported.
Wed, Nov 11
5:11
Christchurch landlord Lai Tai Leung, also known as Anna McLeod, found liable for several breaches.
Entire tradie's tool kit whisked out of Auckland City Hospital on a trolley, leaving a builder unable to work and thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Police have now arrested a 38-year-old man, who faces eight deception charges.
Tuesday 5:30pm
The MSC Seascape returned to port after departing from Galveston but had since resumed its voyage.
Tuesday 4:30pm
George Gordon allegedly spun elaborate stories about Delia McInerney’s whereabouts as prosecutors say he concealed her murder and stole thousands in her name.
Tuesday 4:00pm
Tyler Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder in the killing of Kirk.
Tuesday 3:50pm
A 28-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man have been arrested as police continue to investigate the infant's death.
Tuesday 1:42pm
Ryan Lovey-Timote was sentenced after obtaining women's contact details and sending messages describing what they were wearing and doing.
Tuesday 11:29am
1:35
A judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children, potentially clearing the way for a retrial in the case next year.
Tuesday 10:39am
Prosecutors in Paris said they found that Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was behind the large-scale cyberattack.
Tuesday 8:01am
Judge Joel Bennathan denounced the 51-year-old actor and comedian's "casual and arrogant disregard" for any woman who said no to him.
Tuesday 7:02am
