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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.
$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.
Honey firm's 995pc growth key to Deloitte Fast 50 award
A honey company has topped the list of New Zealand's fastest growing companies for the second year in a row.
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
Commerce Minister Simon Power plans to force out "incompetent and unskilled" liquidators and receivers in a bid to improve regulation of insolvency practitioners.
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.
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.
Leaky homes throw up $6bn repair bill
Councils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.
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.