New ZealandLegal changes a road to 'massive bureaucracy'A planned overhaul of the legal aid system will cost more for a worse service, say lawyers.13 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandLegal aid rules to be toughenedThe Government is tightening legal aid rules - including making it harder for the wealthier to have legal aid for criminal cases - to try and clamp down on an expected $402m blow-out in the next five years.12 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandCarmen murder accused in courtThe man accused of murdering Auckland woman Carmen Thomas has made a brief appearance in court today.10 Apr 10:30 PM
Personal FinanceInsolvency - Kill or cure?They're our corporate doctors. But do receivers and liquidators deliver the right medicine, or just bleed the patient dry? Karyn Scherer reports.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandClamp 'cowboys' rile shoppersDisgruntled drivers are being encouraged to take legal action after being hit with fines of up to $300 by a "cowboy" clamping company in Auckland.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCompo fight for man caught in crossfireFather of two Richard Neville is suing police for gross negligence and mental trauma after he was caught up in a bungled shootout on Auckland's northwestern motorway.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandJudge allows images of Carmen accusedA defence lawyer's attempt to prevent Brad Callaghan's image being photographed in court has been thrown out by a judge.09 Feb 04:30 PM
Personal FinancePetricevic's legal aid bid 'a joke'Former finance company boss Rod Petricevic was yesterday denied taxpayer legal aid, but his fraud case has been postponed to give his lawyer time to decide whether to appeal.18 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMel Gibson fights for his daughterMel Gibson wants Oksana Grigorieva immediately stripped of custody of their daughter.10 Jan 05:00 PM
