New ZealandJudges' register of interests possibleThe Govt could set up a register of pecuniary interests for judges the same way MPs are required to in the wake of the Bill Wilson affair, the Attorney General has indicated.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollins defends judge's golden handshakeActing Attorney-General Judith Collins has defended her decision to accept the resignation of former Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson with a golden handshake.09 Nov 05:20 AM
Personal FinanceJudge throws out Capital+Merchant annulment bidAn application by the former directors of failed finance company Capital + Merchant to have criminal charges against them annulled, has been thrown out of the Auckland District Court.08 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldSinging detective's private joke backfiresA Scotland Yard detective is in trouble for allegedly inserting song titles into his evidence.03 Nov 04:30 PM
RoyalsTongan king threatens to sue over Auckland estate objectionsTonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.02 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandNothing left of Dougherty's $800kDavid Dougherty - compensated in 2001 for wrongful imprisonment - is in court again accused of stealing meat, beer, socks, DVDs and underwear.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP's travel perks now secret under new rulesIndividual MPs use of travel perks - such as that used by Act leader Rodney Hide to take his fiance on an overseas holiday - will now be kept secret under new rules.29 Oct 02:48 AM
New ZealandAccusers anger ex-judgeSupreme Court Justice Bill Wilson is incensed his sudden resignation has been publicly interpreted as an admission of guilt.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMr Asia lawyer wins damagesThe lawyer who represented the head of the "Mr Asia" drug syndicate has been awarded $140,000 in a defamation case.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGolden handshake for embattled judgeJustice Bill Wilson, who was embroiled in a judicial misconduct case, will receive a year's salary plus hundreds of thousands towards costs.21 Oct 06:08 AM
