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Showdown at city's museum
Auckland Museum director Vanda Vitali, and the museum trust board are embroiled in a performance dispute.

Self-help course blamed for death leap
A self-help course has been blamed by a coroner for the death of a woman who jumped from a Sydney office window.

Judge's failure to stand down from case probed
A NZ judge who failed to stand down from a Court of Appeal case in which he had a financial relationship with one of the lawyers involved is being investigated.

Agency axed as Govt acts on legal aid
The Government will shut the state agency responsible for legal aid in a rapid response to Dame Margaret Bazley's damning report.

Incompetent lawyers undermining legal aid system - review
A damning review of legal aid says a sea change is needed to fix a system undermined by incompetent and sometimes corrupt lawyers.

Medal lawyer's battle cry
Medals lawyer Chris Comeskey has mounted an all-guns-blazing attack on the judiciary after being ordered to give evidence.

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.