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$400k spent on Bain compo judge

The Government has so far paid $400,000 to employ a Canadian judge to evaluate whether David Bain should receive compensation.

Teen's drastic action

Mikayla Ziebe, 16, delivered more than 100 leaflets to Napier houses, accusing an elderly man of being a paedophile.

Hart's car collection sold off

Prisoners will have to earn chance at parole

Hart forbidden to act as lawyer during appeal process

Hart launches fresh bid to save career

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart has launched a fresh bid to continue his 46-year career - as it emerged his fleet of luxury cars had been seized by debt collectors.

Collins rules out change to trials for child, sex victims

Review of court TV promised

Barrister Barry Hart struck off

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal today decided to strike off controversial lawyer Barry Hart, who has been mired in legal trouble.

Fletcher signs $300m Wiri prison contract

City divided on compo for Bain

There are strongly mixed views on David Bain's bid for compensation, but the city's MPs say Cabinet - not public opinion - should ultimately decide.

Pay Bain, he's innocent

David Bain's greatest supporter, Joe Karam, isn't surprised a confidential report from the Canadian judge looking at a compensation claim concludes he's innocent - and deserves a payout.

Damien Grant: Horses for wrong courses

Peter Williams: Jail isolation breaks souls and minds

Herald on Sunday Editorial: Master of the Universe rules road and court

Junior lawyer says Hart owes her thousands