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Top judge not in debt to lawyer, court told
Supreme Court Judge Bill Wilson, accused of misconduct, didn't owe any money to a business partner who appeared before him, the High Court at Wellington heard today.
No end in sight for Elliott family
The family of Sophie Elliott have no end in sight as a planned appeal by her killer, Clayton Weatherston, is delayed.
Top QC feared judge would bring down Chief Justice
A top QC feared Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson would bring down the Chief Justice with him if he was forced to resign.
Lotto winners' bitter feud
A couple who split up after winning $1.3 million in Lotto are heading for a courtroom showdown to settle a bitter legal feud.
Sex attack convictions quashed
The way a witness in a sexual violation trial was questioned in court was such a "serious departure" from correct procedure the Supreme Court has quashed the accused's convictions.
Ex-All Black loses battle with bank
A former All Black has lost another round in a legal battle with the SBS Bank over a million dollar debt on a Coromandel property development.
Judicial conduct case deferred until after review
A judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.
HIV rapist taxi driver loses appeal
An HIV-positive taxi driver who was jailed last year for raping an 18-year-old passenger has had his appeal against conviction rejected.