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Dealing with drink - it's up to you
Australian publicans are no longer legally responsible for the behaviour of people who become intoxicated in their bars.
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$2.5m paid to suspended public lawyer
A criminal defence barrister suspended from working as a legal aid lawyer has been paid more than $2.5 million from the public purse.
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Widow's fury after drink-driver allowed back on road
The grieving widow of the victim of an alleged drink-driver has lashed out at the law that allowed the accused back behind the wheel.
![Power to oust 'incompetent and unskilled' liquidators, receivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Power to oust 'incompetent and unskilled' liquidators, receivers
Commerce Minister Simon Power plans to force out "incompetent and unskilled" liquidators and receivers in a bid to improve regulation of insolvency practitioners.
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Criminal lawyer billed taxpayers $1 million
A criminal-law barrister paid over $1m in legal aid during the past three years is suspended from the list of lawyers who can make a living from the system.
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TVNZ furious over Veitch rumours
TVNZ is fuming over reports questioning some of its executives' roles in the Tony Veitch saga and has reiterated its full confidence in them.
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Schools' leaky building toll soars
More schools hit by leaky building syndrome and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre faces $1m repairs. See the list of Auckland schools.
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David Bain wants rifle, photo albums returned
David Bain wants the same rifle returned that was used in the killing of his family.