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Victims seek justice against runaway abuser
A former children's home supervisor convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in his care has escaped a jail sentence by fleeing to England.
Not so much great expectations, as clear expectations
All in a day's work: Employment law works best when we all employ a bit of common sense.
<i>John Shaw:</i> Ask before you buy that business, and avoid any nasty surprises
It's all very well having the right to sue on the agreement when unforeseen problems arise, but it's far better to find out about the problems and deal with them before going ahead.
Bank deal to remain secret
A former prostitute, who was paid $2.5 million by ASB fraudster Stephen Versalko, was in the Auckland High Court this week to make a deal with the bank over the money.
Too good to lose drink-drive cop let off
The senior policeman was let off without conviction after a judge decided it was more important he stay working.
Union slams EMA's 'scaremongering' Facebook warning
Employees venting workplace anger to their Facebook friends should face legal action, says an employers lobby group.
Shooting accused on 'homicidal mission' jury told
Two men accused of killing an undercover cop were fit, young men who decided to take the law into their own hands, a court hears.
Police freeze cash, $1m home
Police have frozen a $1m home and nearly $190,000 belonging to the man who runs the Switched On Gardener.
Fugitive mum speaks out
A young Kiwi mum on the run from the FBI after allegedly kidnapping her baby daughter is seeking refuge in New Zealand.
Rugby star faces knife charge
A Super 14 rugby star has been charged with a domestic violence incident involving a knife and given name suppression.