High profile lawyer Chris Comeskey must pay costs of more than $66,000 to the body that suspended him from practising law nine months.

The way a witness in a sexual violation trial was questioned in court was such a "serious departure" from correct procedure the Supreme Court has quashed the accused's convictions.

One of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.

Troubled financier Allan Hubbard claims his wife, Jean, was unable to buy groceries worth $23 when he was first put into statutory management.

Disgraced high profile lawyer Chris Comeskey has been suspended for nine months - but not struck off as a lawyer.

The high-profile lawyer who helped broker the safe return of the stolen war medals is fighting for his legal career.

Tiger Woods will not be allowed to let girlfriends near his children, as part of his $1 billion divorce settlement.