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Law Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into court

A code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified

Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney

Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.

Home-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and why

A 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.

Ex-Files: My ex-wife is claiming economic disparity and wants a $150k payout

OPINION: She says her career has been constrained by looking after the children.

'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double

Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million

Triple-murderer mum Lauren Dickason's fate to be handed down in June

The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.

Trusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hike

The Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.

New partner at Govett Quilliam

The law firm was also the first in Taranaki to appoint a female partner back in 1987.

Ex-Files: What can I do about my ex-partner being drunk while he's in charge of our kids?

And how can I reduce the children's device time?

Ex-Files: My fiance called it off - can I get the engagement ring back?

OPINION: I paid for the ring she selected at an eye-watering cost, and want it back.

Prince Harry weighs further legal action after court victory

The Duke of Sussex has rejected settlement offers and is prepared to return as a witness.

‘How should my ex and I get our property valued?’

Where to start figuring out what your property is worth following a break-up.

$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee sale

The case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.

Sasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of grey

OPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.

How to keep living together when you can’t afford a divorce

Telegraph: Financial pressures are leaving the unhappily married in limbo.

When should you divide up debts with an ex-partner?

OPINION: There are generally five types of relationship debt.

'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice

Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.

Sasha Borissenko: Are trusts only for the rich?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Sasha Borissenko.