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Richard Cornes: Courts update has odd omissions

The Judicature Modernisation Bill had its second reading last week. Somehow it has not led the news, Dr Richard Cornes writes.

Indonesia moves for swift executions of Bali Nine pair

It's "very likely" Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will be moved from their Bali jail cells for execution this week, Bali's chief prosecutor says.

Government not dodging Bain compo: PM

The Government is not 'shopping around' for a report that will allow it to dodge paying David Bain compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.

Records sought on Crafar bidder

Authorities managing the bankruptcy estate of a businesswoman facing bribery charges in Hong Kong have gone to the High Court to get access to records held by an Auckland law firm.

Justice minister to attend international law conference

Justice Minister Amy Adams is attending an international law conference in London this week.

Herald on Sunday editorial: Let Bain review be done quickly

Judith Collins: I stand by what I did

Former Justice Minister Judith Collins says she "stands by everything I said and did" in relation to David Bain's compensation case.

Nick Russell: Court decision on insolvency victory for the little guy

Small business owners, particularly in the construction industry, should be breathing a sigh of relief this week.

Lundy: The evidence, and the defence

Steve Braunias at the Lundy trial for the NZ Herald: "He's already said the only two words which matter most to him."

Captain could get 26 years

Three years after he crashed the Costa Concordia, former captain Francesco Schettino will learn this week if he is to spend most of his remaining years in prison.

Lundy trial: Crown's crucial change

The Crown now believes Mark Lundy killed his family about six hours later than its original estimation, a major change to its version of events since the 2002 trial.

Millions at stake in luxury resort stoush

A multimillion-dollar fight involving one of New Zealand's most luxurious resorts is heading back to the High Court at Auckland this week.

Indonesia explains delay to execution of Bali Nine pair

Indonesian authorities are waiting for a Nigerian drug boss and others to receive word their clemency bids have been rejected before scheduling their executions and that of two Australians.

Peter Calder: A bad man's good idea on voting rights

Arthur Taylor, whose name never appears in the media without the words "career criminal" shackled to the front of it, has been banged up since 2005 in the maximum security wing of Auckland Prison at Paremoremo.

Mike Hosking: Let's do the decent thing by David Bain

Mike Hosking on why he believes we owe David Bain: 'He was found not guilty after being inside for 13 of the most potentially fruitful and productive years of his life'.

'Disgraceful' barrister to pay $30K

A former barrister labelled "disgraceful and dishonourable" by a legal watchdog has now been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in costs and compensation.