Hughes500 - you're a dope for bringing that other example to the table and now that SS has shown it for what it was, you realise what a faux pas you made. Never mind.
This NZ guy would still be flying today if the scenario hadn't been brought to the attention of the press, probably.
I wonder if there is a psychological association between pilots flouting the rules like this NZ guy and those other stories we talk about where pilots fly their client come hell or high water, or fly in dodgy weather to accept the next job?
In other words, Press on itis - being the main driver.