A well-known former athlete got off scot-free after a drink-driving bust with a blood alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit—despite having taken an Uber home the night before. The court granted him a discharge without conviction, citing his extensive efforts since the incident: counseling, community service, and charity donations. The judge deemed a conviction too harsh given his remorse and actions, noting he’d already been disqualified from driving for 28 days. The court also ordered permanent name suppression due to potential severe harm to his and his partner’s health, and he paid just over $400 for the blood test. It’s a rare outcome that highlights how courts weigh personal rehabilitation over punishment.

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Customs just revealed a smoking-hot haul: over eight million illegal cigarettes seized in the first four months of the year—70,000 a day—and it’s skyrocketing. Prices as low as $12 are tempting smokers, while seizures also include 7,000kg of illegal tobacco worth $17 million. Minister Casey Costello blames soaring excise taxes and dangerous myths—like vaping being safer—fueling the surge. Customs is ramping up with international partners, nabbing a million smokes and arresting five in May alone. A new government task force is forming with police and health officials to crack down on sellers, and laws may soon tighten to stop the flow.

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Gas prices are falling, and the Commerce Commission is making sure stations pass those savings on — no more hidden surcharges or profit-padding. Commissioner Bryan Chapple warns that any extra fees added during high-price times must now reflect actual cost drops, thanks to Middle East stability. The Commission’s past “rocket and feather” study revealed slow price drops — but new market reforms since 2021 have boosted competition, especially for smaller players, making the market fairer. While they can’t set prices, they’re using the Fair Trading Act to crack down on misleading tactics — keeping consumers in the loop and wallets lighter.

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New Zealand’s injury landscape reveals shocking trends: homes—especially gardens—are the top injury hotspot, yet roads and workplaces cost the most. Asian communities and older workers are seeing rising claims, while gym injuries now outpace rugby, with women over 40 and young men most at risk. Weekly compensation bills surged $600 million despite stable claim numbers, fueled by longer payouts for minor injuries. Sexual violence claims jumped 30% over five years, likely due to better reporting. With 20 million injury-related workdays lost in 2025—equivalent to Nelson’s entire population missing work for a year—costs hit $8.7 billion. Most injuries are preventable, so ACC is pushing targeted campaigns like “have a hmmm” and DRIVE for young drivers to shift behavior and cut costs.

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Clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo, once a regular columnist for Stuff, is facing mounting scrutiny after a former client filed a complaint with the Psychologist Board. Though the Board placed a supervision condition on her registration last year and confirmed it’s still in place — citing public safety and competence — they won’t disclose specifics due to privacy rules. Nimmo has since stopped offering individual therapy and pivoted to her newsletter, but Stuff has paused her columns pending further investigation. The Board’s Professional Conduct Committee is now reviewing whether to escalate the complaint to tribunal, while Nimmo remains silent on the matter.

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A woman is convicted of arson after allegedly burning down her partner’s “man cave,” with damning voice messages sent moments before the fire serving as key evidence. The messages, allegedly threatening and referencing the partner’s medication and belongings, were claimed by prosecutors to prove intent. The defendant denied speaking in them, saying she’d left earlier and didn’t pack anything — but both the partner and his mother confirmed the voice was hers. Despite defense doubts about the audio’s authenticity, the jury found her guilty, with sentencing set for October.

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Traffic cameras on Wellington’s new Te Ara Tupua cycleway have captured key footage in a shocking act of vandalism where boulders and a log were deliberately placed on the path, injuring cyclist Clarke Townsley. The NZTA has handed over the footage to police, who are urging witnesses to come forward — anonymous tips accepted via Crime Stoppers. Townsley, who suffered minor injuries and bike damage, called the act malicious, describing the rocks as heavy and intentionally positioned overnight. Authorities are investigating the incident as wilful damage, while praising community members who cleared the debris. The popular shared path, opened just last month, now serves as a stark warning about respecting public spaces — and the consequences of reckless behavior.

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The government’s launching a massive legal cleanup, scrapping over 150 obsolete laws dating back to the 1800s — including one that banned skim milk sales in Wellington and another letting councils trade sheep. Attorney-General Chris Bishop calls it a “statutory spring clean” to cut through legal clutter and modernize the system. Public consultation runs until July 31st for the first wave, with repeal bills to follow — all while keeping the old laws online for history buffs.

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