PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ law firm predicts legal class actions in wake of Crowdstrike global IT outage chaosShareholder claims against unprepared organisations are also a possibility.22 Jul 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppressionOPINION: I have had clients attempt suicide as a result of breaches of publication.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLegal claim launched alleging defects in New Lynn's Merchant Quarter: no hearing yetStatement of claim lodged, no date has yet been set for a hearing in court.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWill Alec Baldwin's criminal trial go ahead?A judge has ruled (for a third time) on Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial.30 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandJudge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with convictionThe former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.30 Jun 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoKiwiSaver’s legal fishhooks to watch out forOPINION: Many people are disadvantaged by the rules for the retirement saving scheme.30 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Files: Would the court allow my lawyer to pull out of a hearing if I didn’t pay him in time?OPINION: There are a range of options for paying your lawyer.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentenceLauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.27 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandDetails of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coronerThe murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDetails of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible releaseWill she be deported once released from prison?27 Jun 06:40 AM
OpinionMost instances of cultural misappropriation can only be dealt with by societal pressure - OpinionOPINION: Jayden Houghton highlights a legal gap regarding cultural misappropriation26 Jun 05:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unitLauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.26 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughtersA judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: I’ve been slapped with a protection order - what are my rights?OPINION: How it affects work, travel and immigration.23 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS Supreme Court sidesteps wealth tax question in closely watched caseFinancial Times: Campaigners against a wealth tax 'got half a loaf'.20 Jun 10:26 PM
BDBDBusinessBrothel madam takes on lawyer landlord in rent rowA brothel madam has occupied the premises in a dispute with her landlord.18 Jun 04:18 AM
KahuMāori law expert says tikanga progress in the judicial system is unstoppableMamari Stephens says judges are looking at the application of ture-tikanga.16 Jun 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoDuty lawyers underpaid, overworked, nearing retirement – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: The dire need for change was punctuated recently with the release of a review.16 Jun 04:00 AM
KahuRacist ideology driving Māori seat roll back - law expertCarwyn Jones decries government referendum on Māori wards.06 Jun 06:53 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoOpinion: Budget falls short for justiceOPINION: In the justice portfolio, the devil was in the detail in the 2024 Budget.02 Jun 02:21 AM
EntertainmentMadonna sued by fan over concert 'pornography'Fan claims he was blindsided by 'topless women on stage simulating sex acts'.31 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill Three Strikes be any different a second time around?"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."23 May 05:00 PM
KahuMāori lawyers back controversial tikanga study for law studentsHunga Roia Māori defends the introduction of compulsory tikanga12 May 07:57 PM
Talanoa‘They felt I was portraying myself as Pākehā'Mihi Sorensen has always had high expectations of herself.07 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoA tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perksOPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.05 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDitched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon30 Apr 11:48 PM
KahuChristopher Luxon believes new Three Strikes law will benefit MāoriPM says the legislation will target serious repeat offenders, regardless of ethnicity.22 Apr 07:20 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: How do I get a copy of a will?OPINION: If an aunt had assets under $15,000 it will be trickier to get hold of the will.14 Apr 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Bell Gully solicitor raises $8m for AI start-up - but can you trust a robot lawyer?And will it take your job?04 Apr 09:45 PM
New Zealand‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".31 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-files with Jeremy Sutton: Learn more about cost risks in Family Court casesYou need to weigh up all of your exposure to costs including those awarded against you.31 Mar 12:00 AM
KahuLaw Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into courtA code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified27 Mar 07:35 PM
