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Police rape victims fight for compensation
Eight women who had their bid for compensation over police rape and misconduct rejected are vowing to continue their fight.
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.
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.
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.
Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict
A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.
'Have a beer' - pub yarn breaks ice in Crewe-case clash
Andrew Laxon writes of the moment when the two adversaries in the Crewe murder case came face to face in a Pukekohe pub.
Case against Crewe cops 'too weak'
Police accused of framing Arthur Allan Thomas were never charged because the Govt's top legal adviser said there was not enough evidence.
Popularity fears cost Urewera settlement, says Tuhoe
Tuhoe representatives believe they had Cabinet numbers to secure ownership of Te Urewera National Park but say a nervous prime minister acting unilaterally stood in the way.
Sounds lawyer faces complaint
One of the country's top lawyers is under police scrutiny over a matter concerning the Scott Watson trial.
It's ours and it's not evil, say spy-base masters
New Zealand's secret spies emerged from the shadows yesterday to deny their Waihopai station is an American spy base contributing to torture and war.
'Bad losers' eye $1.1m suit
One of the three Waihopai spy base attackers has welcomed the prospect of a $1.1 million Crown damages claim, saying the trio have less than $1000 between them.
Crown to appeal decision that carer parents should be paid
The Crown is appealing a landmark Human Rights Review Tribunal decision enabling parents caring for severely disabled adult children to be paid.
Police seek advice on charging blogger
Police are seeking legal advice on whether to lay further charges against blogger Cameron Slater for breaching suppression orders.
Banks to pay taxman billions
NZ's big four Australian-owned banks and the IRD have announced a settlement of their disputes over structured finance deals.
Large pay rises for top public servants
Top public servants received substantial pay rises in the past year, while there was also a big jump in civil servants earning over $100,000.
Crown Law to review internet publishing laws
The Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.