Hamilton physiotherapist censured for professional misconduct with patient

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 3:00pm

In this story Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has found Timi Tapara guilty of professional misconduct following boundary breaches between late 2022 and late 2023. Tapara discussed sexual topics and sent inappropriate messages to a patient before masturbating in her bedroom. He must now practice under supervision for 12 months and complete an ethics course.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 21 Oct, 11:28am

   Physiotherapist censured after masturbating in patient’s bedroom (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 21 Oct, 2:18pm

   Physio’s boundary breaches went from OnlyFans chat to sexual incident (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 21 Oct, 3:00pm

   Hamilton physio Timi Tapara found guilty of professional misconduct over patient boundary breaches (opens in new tab)