New ZealandStrain on Human Rights Tribunal as cases pile upTwo cases have had a three-year delay in having decisions delivered.25 Jan 05:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi jailed in a foreign land: 'I fought for victims of this catastrophe'Exclusive: Kiwi Bruce Robinson was charged following a roof collapse in Poland in 2006.18 Jan 05:01 AM
BusinessFailed finance company director struck off as a lawyerAnthony Banbrook has been struck off as a lawyer for doing legal work while suspended.04 Dec 04:10 AM
BusinessNew legal service settles divorce spats onlineA new legal service will allow disputes to be resolved online without the need of court.05 Nov 01:53 AM
BusinessOnline marketplace for legal profession launchedMai Chen has launched an "online marketplace" for the legal profession.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessLawyer sentenced for alleged $41m hotel fraudA lawyer was sentenced for making false statements to help gain a $41 million bank loan.25 Sep 08:35 PM
BusinessJailed lawyer treats prison staff 'like receptionists'Parole has been denied to a lawyer who "sometimes treats staff like receptionists".22 Aug 03:05 AM
EmploymentThe imposter inside youCareer workshops for female lawyers highlight the challenges women face in their careers.09 Aug 10:00 PM
Small BusinessEY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists namedEY has named the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year competition.20 Jul 08:00 AM
KahuMusic, Maori and remaking the lawBuddle Findlay chairman's key role in Treaty of Waitangi settlements12 May 05:00 PM
BusinessHelping firms keep the books above boardTwo Auckland lawyers have developed software to ensure companies' bookkeeping practices are above board.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
BusinessProperty deals laundering dirty moneyPolice research concludes a loophole is being increasingly used to launder $1.6 billion in dirty money annually.09 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessVan Heeren Appeal Court bid failsThe bid to overturn a ruling that he pay US$25 million to former business partner Michael Kidd has failed.19 Aug 04:29 AM
BusinessThis robot lawyer can help youA robot that has successfully challenged more than 160,000 parking tickets, is now helping those who have lost their homes.15 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionCan lawyers be zealous without being nasty?COMMENT: The legal profession should be possible to craft rules to bar certain kinds of nastiness.10 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionDo liquidators really need regulation?COMMENT: The biggest problem facing the insolvency industry isn't unaccredited and unregulated professionals, it is passive liquidators.01 Aug 11:17 PM
BusinessLawyer lied about witnessing signaturesOn one of the documents he claimed witnessing a husband had forged his wife's signature.02 Jun 10:42 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Van Heeren's legal marathon keeps on runningCOMMENT: Van Heeren claims he cannot pay the US$25m as most of his assets have been transferred to tax haven-based entities.27 May 05:00 PM
BusinessGoodbye, mahogany rowMany of Auckland's legal fraternity are making moves - out of their traditional locations and out of their offices, reports Anne Gibson.19 May 08:21 PM
Banking and financeSouth Canterbury lawyer suspended, censuredConvicted South Canterbury Finance director Ed Sullivan has been censured by a lawyer's tribunal for the third time in less than a decade.18 May 10:40 PM
BusinessMoney laundering moves 'red herring' - expertIs extending anti-money laundering laws to include lawyers the solution to dealing with foreign trusts?10 May 12:20 AM
BDBDBusinessVan Heeren, Kidd dispute hits Appeal CourtThe case between Alex van Heeren and Michael Kidd has reached a new round of appeals.10 Apr 11:00 PM
BusinessLawsuit seeks damages for those on US watch listsThe suit is perhaps the broadest challenge yet to the federal system.07 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessLawyer censured, fined for notes failingA lawyer has been censured and fined $1500 for sub-standard record keeping and acting where there was a conflict of interest.29 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessLawyer's $14k win over unlawful arrestA former partner in an Auckland law firm since fallen on "hard times" has won for being unlawfully arrested and "charged over nothing".19 Feb 01:00 AM
BDBDBusinessSupreme Court turns down Heartland insurance bidThe Supreme Court won't let Heartland New Zealand appeal a ruling that excused Vero Insurance New Zealand from covering losses.03 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandMore transparency for funeral costs neededA wide-ranging and five year review, released today, examines New Zealand's burial and cremation law and recommends the current Act be repealed27 Oct 09:00 PM
BusinessGratitude beats glitz for lawyerWonderful tales told by an uncle who practised law in Surfers Paradise led Tim Rainey to the verdict that law was the profession for him.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Why doesn't she leave?"Why doesn't she leave?" That is the wrong question to ask. It places responsibility for the situation on the victim, rather than the perpetrator, writes Catriona MacLennan.01 Oct 01:02 AM
Employment$8m divorce: Fresh bid to keep cashBusinessman Michael Thompson argues he should be able to keep more than half of an $8 million payment the Supreme Court says is relationship property.28 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessProperty law firm case revivedThree overseas investors' claim against a law firm associated with an ill-fated Auckland housing development can now be revived.11 Sep 02:00 AM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: Message on prisoner voting rights 'unequivocal'When a High Court judge comes out and makes a formal declaration that Parliament has failed to protect human rights, then we really should sit up and pay attention, writes Andrew Geddis.28 Jul 01:23 AM
