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Spy base defence faces reform or axe
The 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.
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Name lands NZ fishing rep in hot water with law again
Peter James Scott has again fallen foul of the authorities because he shares his name and birthday with a drug dealer.
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Peter Bethune returns home
Anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.
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Sea Shepherd did 'deal' with Japanese
A deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.
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Comeskey fights for legal career over misconduct
The high-profile lawyer who helped broker the safe return of the stolen war medals is fighting for his legal career.
![Millie Elder, Waiouru Army medals' lawyer guilty of misconduct](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Millie Elder, Waiouru Army medals' lawyer guilty of misconduct
High-profile lawyer Chris Comeskey may be struck off after pleading guilty to three professional misconduct charges today.
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Judicial conduct case deferred until after review
A judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.
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China Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 years
An American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.
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Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.