Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conference Steve Braunias attends a sequel to the murder trial of Dr Philip Polkinghorne13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad ideaEDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aidLawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.09 Mar 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Gender equality in law remains elusive despite initiativesWomen hold 34% of equity partner positions, up 1% since 2021.09 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuWhy Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debatePrebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.06 Mar 06:56 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
Travel newsNo boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in onlineThey had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.03 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?Q:My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?. 02 Mar 04:11 AM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMauro Barsi: What happens when staff poach company clientsOPINION: It pays to obtain legal advice on complex restraint-of-trade issues.02 Mar 01:47 AM
BusinessUnder pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpinsMexico has extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords.28 Feb 12:57 AM
PoliticsCitizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expertOne retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe growing number of ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging up courtsA man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.26 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandRestore Passenger Rail protesters on trial for endangering transportProtesters superglued themselves to Wellington State Highways in October 2022.26 Feb 05:52 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandInappropriate messages and home visits: Osteo leaves NZ amid indecent assault claimsThe osteopath sent texts with flower emojis and discussed sexual topics.24 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMansons wins non-notification for $650m Auckland office buildCliff-top site above Fanshawe St looks towards Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When there's a will, there's a way – families must have conversations about inheritancesOPINION: Surprises in a will reading rarely enhance family harmony.23 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeMan with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already servedHe was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.21 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,21 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court blocks disgraced lawyer Davina Reid's bid for reinstatementDavina Reid (nee Murray) smuggled contraband into prison for a prisoner she later married.21 Feb 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at lastSteve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.13 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessClass action targets ‘ineffective’ cold medicinesLaw firm files action against Johnson & Johnson.12 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Should the Law Society president have been reinstated?OPINION: There is a right to natural justice but there is also public perception.09 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Bell Gully solicitor raises $28m for his legal AI start-upIn-house legal teams at Fonterra and US giants have signed on.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour stands by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not policeFormer Act president Tim Jago was convicted of indecent assault last year.03 Feb 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I get the $20k back I paid my now-ex-wife to assist her studies?OPINION: Fees for study are being contested in a marriage break-up.02 Feb 12:38 AM
EntertainmentDeep pockets and dodgy dealings: The biggest ongoing US entertainment lawsuitsKendrick Lamar, Disney, and P-Diddy are among those that continue to face legal onslaught.31 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo delugeBringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.19 Jan 09:47 PM
