New ZealandLaw reform call after victim ordered to pay sex abuserMariya Taylor's abuser also received $75,000 in legal aid for the court case.22 Jan 04:58 AM
BusinessFormer high-flying lawyer at top firm fined for sexual harassmentThe top lawyer harassed two staff members at the firm's social events.21 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandVictim of convicted 'groper Roper' ordered to pay almost $28,000 in legal costsJustice Edwards ruled Taylor must pay Roper $27,819.25.21 Jan 07:07 AM
OpinionBezos vs Bezos: How the world's biggest divorce would play out under NZ lawCheating, trial separations and pre-nups: 7 lessons for Kiwis in US$140b break-up.19 Jan 09:29 PM
Small BusinessThe Ex-Files: Why should an 'unreliable' husband get half my assets?The Ex-Files: Navigating the financial pitfalls of a relationship breakup.09 Jan 04:15 AM
Aged careWoman wrongly fired for stealing bag of chips now out of pocketThe woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.19 Dec 01:56 AM
Business'Walls smeared with dirt': Property management company fined $2500A broken, dirty oven was among the many issues raised in the case.18 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh hires three women partnersCriticised for its gender imbalance, Russell McVeagh has hired three new female partners.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran National MP confirms resignationFormer attorney-general will return to law following political career28 Nov 03:02 AM
BusinessLaw chiefs propose sale of Chancery Chambers againAuckland District Law Society chiefs have proposed the sale of its Chancery Chambers.22 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandTop female Russell McVeagh lawyer to leaveRussell McVeagh partner Pip Greenwood will leave the firm in March 2019.06 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandLaw Commission recommends ditching 50-50 split after a breakupThe proposal comes after a review of the 42-year-old law.01 Nov 04:14 AM
BusinessSurvey shows no gender pay gap for lawyers in first decade of employmentSurvey of salaries paid to lawyers shows little difference in pay for first 10 years.31 Oct 02:33 AM
BusinessSwipe right to sue': Now you can file lawsuits the same way you find hookups on TinderThe app launched last week and already has thousands of downloads, its founder says.22 Oct 12:55 AM
BusinessNZ tech company makes it on Forbes' listLegal start-up Automio is said to be one of 60 startups shaping the world's technology.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into Russell McVeagh partner making 'inappropriate comments'The partner allegedly made the comments at the event while under the influence of alcohol.24 Sep 05:00 AM
BusinessVegas exec 'threatened to bury me in the desert and kill my show dogs'Glenn Schaeffer and two Vegas execs have been locked in a High Court dispute since 2015.22 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionFlagrant sexism, misogyny: Appalling truth about NZ lawCOMMENT: "Nothing about the profession is equal...and I am justifiably furious."06 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandInfighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the councilGoff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandShock after police arrest suspect during meeting with lawyerCourthouse arrest sparks high-level talks.06 Sep 08:05 AM
New ZealandPolice spend nearly $1m on defamation defenceA Counties Manukau Police employee claimed her manager defamed her in internal memos.04 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandNearly 900 complaints against judges in 3 years: reportComplaints made for delays, incompetence, bias and allegations of corruption.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer dies after serious bicycle crashThe 37-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the crash.15 Aug 05:03 AM
KahuNew public interest defence in defamation claimsSir Edward Durie and his wife Donna Hall, a high-profile lawyer, sued Māori TV.31 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandUniversity to re-establish links with Russell McVeagh in wake of reportAuckland University is taking steps to re-establish a relationship with the firm.05 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh review: Crude sexual culture, bullyingJunior staff encouraged to 'drink to excess' - and there was little oversight at firm.04 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry into Russell McVeagh set to be releasedThe law firm was accused of having a culture where sexual harassment was rife.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh: Up to 17 complaints to Law SocietyThe Law Society has received up to 17 sexual complaints in the last four months.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandEx CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHBReason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.27 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandWhy you need a will: 'Single' woman had partner, rules judgeCourt can decide you've got a partner even if you think you're single, Public Trust warns.09 Jun 12:22 AM
BusinessNigel Hampton on life and 53 years in lawNigel Hampton has been made a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to the law.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne in five lawyers sexually harassed'Cultural crisis': One in three female lawyers sexually harassed during careers - survey.29 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandNo further action against lawyer who criticised judgeNo further action will be taken against the lawyer.14 May 11:59 PM
BusinessGraveyard shift workers in 30-year legal battleTwo businessmen say legal discovery is not always fair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Apr 02:37 AM
