New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for aiding and abetting migrants, lying to immigrationOne man was promised a job as an engineer but ended up working as a painter.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chanceLeuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.12 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandLawyer promised DJ lessons as payment, then tried to sue his clientJason Yang forged invoices to hide his client from his employer before suing the DJ.01 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Sigh, lawyers haven't achieved gender equalityOPINION: But it's not all bad.25 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What's a King's Counsel initiation like?OPINION: There's a lot of bowing but it’s not without purpose.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandComplaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's recordsA staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ lawyer cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian courtroomThe man was embroiled in an international custody battle for his stepdaughter.08 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name'A criminal should not be permitted to defend other criminals, it's as simple as that.'22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer implies PM supported his comebackHowever, Christopher Luxon's office said it knew nothing about the case.03 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer at centre of 'spider's web' property conspiracy wants licence backJames Dorbu orchestrated a complex conspiracy to force a buyer out of a property deal.12 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The Australians are not as civilised as us:' Kiwi lawyer faces nine conduct charges'New Zealanders there do not get a fair deal,' he said of the Australian Family Court.07 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Ignorant woman:’ Lawyer’s comments to judge earn him suspensionHe claimed a judge was sexist and labelled the court a "vagina court".05 May 02:00 AM
KahuMāori Law Society slates Jones’ savage criticism of Waitangi Tribunal as ‘inappropriate, unconstitutional’Māori law society takes Shane Jones comments to higher authority.17 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandLawyer who assaulted 3-year-old, stole $150k from client refused appeal hearingHe admitted assaulting a child in 2008. Then he tried to quash it.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bizarre’: Lawyer made himself sole beneficiary of client’s willHe has now been censured and ordered to pay a fine for the misconduct.03 Apr 05:00 AM
BusinessLawyer son allegedly took $190k from mum's estate after she diedThe lawyer also allegedly used $200k from a family trust to help his struggling business.25 Mar 06:00 PM
