PremiumPremiumCrimeLegal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easierNearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.29 May 06:00 PM
EntertainmentHeard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's whyThe trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.29 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy Johnny Depp has 'already won' defamation caseRegardless of the jury's decision, Depp has won back the public's approval, lawyers say.28 May 09:12 PM
Entertainment'Monster' v 'Performer': Why Depp could lose defamation case as jury deliberatesThe gloves came off as both parties got their final chance to sway the jury.27 May 07:32 PM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp's witness cryptically contradicts Heard's key witnessDepp's witness, Jennifer Howell has contradicted one of Amber Heard's key witnesses.25 May 01:58 AM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp's co-stars' surprise admissionsSome of Hollywood's leading ladies have revealed what it's really like working with Depp.21 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandNZ supports call for accountability for Russia war crimesNZ has joined the US, UK, Australia and Canada in calling for accountability.20 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
New ZealandBig Lotto win turns sour: Man at centre of dispute 'can't take it any further'A once 'close-knit' Auckland family has been torn apart following a big Lotto win.18 May 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: What Depp v Heard trial and Roe v Wade case say about progress for womenDespite the advent of #MeToo, it appears it's a case of one step forwards, two steps back.15 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAgent, manager disclosed suicide at property, tribunal rulesBuyers said "if they had known it was a suicide, they would not have bought the property".13 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismFive-star feud: Owners v owners in waterfront hotel disputeIn a clear display of neighbours at war, Sofitel and Marsden operate in the same hotel.11 May 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesA2 Milk to face class action lawsuit later this monthAustralian law firms Slater and Gordon and Shine Lawyers have joined in the class action.05 May 04:20 AM
KahuHigh Court declines to declare sole mana whenua rights for AucklandHigh Court declines to recognise Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has exclusive mana whenua rights.28 Apr 05:41 AM
New Zealand'Shut off from homes, jobs, family': Unvaxed NZ residents consider class-action against GovtLawyer says Covid-19 rules in breach of their right to freedom of movement.20 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandAdult film actress v Cossie Club neighbour war: More court action likely as landlord defends Lisa LewisIt is understood that the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club is appealing the case.20 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandNeighbourly war: Adult film actress awarded $10K after 'insidious' behaviour by Cosmopolitan ClubLisa Lewis said club patrons aimed fireworks at her front gate and egged her property.19 Apr 09:27 AM
New Zealand'Years of heartbreak': Family torn apart in dispute over holiday bachFamily ties unravelled by brothers' dispute over bach built by a labour of love.16 Apr 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoNearly 80 per cent of complaints against lawyers not upheld, report revealsThe Law Society is working on way to improve the timeliness of its complaints' process.27 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldBlack women feel sting of 'traumatising' Supreme Court nominee hearingsKetanji Brown Jackson had to endure hours of public scrutiny from sceptics.26 Mar 10:45 PM
TalanoaCourt finds former Samoa PM guilty of contemptTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been found guilty of contempt of court.23 Mar 07:07 AM
New ZealandWellington musician wins defamation case over livestreamed claimsJudge rules claims were 'plainly defamatory'.23 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandEx-Conservatives leader Colin Craig needed chaperone due to affair suspicions, ex-ally testifiesColin Craig is seeking damages from former party board member John Stringer.21 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: When is a trust protected from a new marriage?Family trusts are a stable of New Zealand property ownership - but are they bulletproof?18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Law Society to help sacked workerWorker dismissed over vaccination status will challenge using principles of tikanga.16 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin CraigFormer party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.14 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managedAndy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'David vs Goliath': Disappearing dentist found guilty of professional misconductAl-Mozany said managing an Auckland practice from Australia was a "mistake".09 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClimate Change Commission on trial - what happens nextEither way, the ball will eventually swing back to the Government06 Mar 02:00 AM
EnvironmentLawyers challenge Climate Change Commission's advice on emissions reductionThey say the advice is inconsistent with holding warming to 1.5C - the critical threshold.27 Feb 09:04 PM
OpinionOpinion: The Prince Andrew question the Queen needs to answerCOMMENT: There is one question today when it comes to the sordid tale of Prince Andrew.16 Feb 01:27 AM
RoyalsQueen to help pay for $24m Prince Andrew settlementThe Queen has already privately funded the Duke's legal fight.15 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandStories of MIQ heartache as Grounded Kiwis launch legal challenge'You need people to ask the hard questions."' - Grounded Kiwis' day in court arrives.14 Feb 06:30 AM
