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Supreme Court sends strong message to 600,000 Kiwi businesses

It was the first time the country's top court has squarely considered directors' duties.

Advance NZ loses debate injunction against MediaWorks

"Reliance on social media 'popularity' is a blunt approach," High Court judge says.

Advance NZ: 'We should be at all of these televised debates'

Advance NZ believes it has a 'good prospect' of winning the Te Tai Tokerau electorate.

Former board member's 'high price' for GFC fraud

Paul Bublitz stole $1.17m and then sought almost the same amount for his legal costs.

Advance NZ goes to court over minor party debate exclusion

It is not the first time a minor party has taken legal action after being left out.

Ex-Mutual Finance board member fails in bid to recoup $1.14m

"The offences of which he has been convicted are not minor or technical," judge says.

Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses

A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.

Engineering firm sued for $15m over 'negligent' seismic risk report

The quake-prone building was found to be less than 20 per cent of building standards.

Police apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZ

Officer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.

Pilot breaks down in court over 'sad end' to career

Former pilot banned from carrying passengers gives emotional account in court.

Secret for now: Team NZ wins court battle with NZME over funding report

NZME is stopped from publishing or broadcasting details of a forensic accountancy report.

Apple's 'terrifying' move over logo trademark

Apple has filed a lawsuit to stop a small business from trademarking its logo.

SFO seeks injunction against Jami-Lee Ross over 'leak'

Exclusive: It is understood the SFO inadvertently disclosed material.

Synthetics death: Family team up with Erin Brockovich law firm to push for change

Calum Jones died in 2017 after using synthetics. Now his family's fighting for more help.

Mainzeal directors claim unfair treatment

Shipley's liability quantum also questioned.

Victoria Young: How director insurance post-Mainzeal has changed

Fewer insurers are providing director liability cover and the price has gone up.

Lockdown legal battle: Govt must obey the law no matter how urgent

How legal was lockdown? Three judges will decide.

Chicken farmer's $50k stoush with Auckland council over unpaid rates

Auckland Council is taking legal action over unpaid rates on a former chicken farm.