Banking and financeNathans reparations to receivers - not investors, says judgeNearly $900,000 in reparations paid in by three convicted Nathans Finance directors will go to receivers, not investors misled, a judge has ruled today.27 Jun 11:00 PM
Small BusinessCommerce Commission wants more power to make traders toe lineThe Commerce Commission wants more power to demand compulsory interviews on fair trading cases.10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDisputes settled without going to courtGoing to court is slow, costly and stressful, so many companies are embracing another way of settling disputes - hiring an umpire and thrashing out their differences face to face. Chris Barton reports.08 Mar 08:25 PM
OpinionDeborah Hart: The case for mediationBusinesses can save themselves a lot of time, money and heartache if they solve disputes this way, argues Deborah Hart.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRehab versus prison for criminalsJudges will soon send criminals with serious drug and alcohol problems for treatment instead of to prison. Catherine Masters finds out how and why. 02 Mar 04:30 PM
