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Tracy Neal

Nelson

Open Justice Reporter at New Zealand Herald

Deadline addict, boringly punctual. Mojo working in Te Tauihu.

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  • Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis living in his car, guilty of drink driving at almost 7 times the limit

    3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

    Paul Ellis in brighter days at a New Zealand music function. Photo / Norrie MontgomeryPaul Ellis has pleaded guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol, nearly seven times the legal limit. He was also convicted of driving while disqualified after failing to apply for an interlock licence after his last conviction in Blenheim. Ellis has now been remanded on bail for sentencing in August.

  • 'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out

    3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

    A woman was left in agony during the extraction of a wisdom tooth. The dental surgeon responsible admitted she had a 'terrible experience'. Photo / 123RFA woman suffered nerve damage after a painful wisdom tooth extraction where the dentist ignored her distress. The Health and Disability Commissioner found the dentist breached health consumer rights by not discussing risks or obtaining informed consent.

  • Family speaks of financial desperation after redundancy, ERA ruling

    4 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Tracy Neal

    By Tracy Neal, Open Justice reporter of Diederik and Elsje van Heerden were both made redundant from Longevity Construction in January 2024. They faced severe financial hardship, selling possessions and exhausting savings meant for a house deposit. Diederik was awarded $207,000 in remedies for the way the dismissal was handled, but doubts he'll receive it. Longevity's director said he plans to appeal the decision.

  • Family speaks of financial desperation after redundancy, ERA ruling

    4 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Tracy Neal

    By Tracy Neal, Open Justice reporter of Diederik and Elsje van Heerden were both made redundant from Longevity Construction in January 2024. They faced severe financial hardship, selling possessions and exhausting savings meant for a house deposit. Diederik was awarded $207,000 in remedies for the way the dismissal was handled, but doubts he'll receive it. Longevity's director said he plans to appeal the decision.

  • 'Like having our throats cut:' Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone

    4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

    Diederik (Didi) Van Heerden and his wife, Elsje, say losing their jobs at the same time has proved the hardest test on their 25-year marriage. Diederik and Elsje van Heerden were both made redundant from Longevity Construction in January 2024. They faced severe financial hardship, selling possessions and exhausting savings meant for a house deposit. Diederik was awarded $207,000 in remedies for the way the dismissal was handled, but doubts he’ll receive it.

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