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Defendants retain right to attend trial

Appeals launched over Howick homicide

Saxon wool case in Court of Appeal

Judges cry 'enough' as fired radio boss loses latest case

New court blow for kidnap mum

Australian suit sets US legal precedent

Wilson moves to stymie panel

Drink-driving case dismissed over phone book

Not so much great expectations, as clear expectations

<i>All in a day's work:</i> Employment law works best when we all employ a bit of common sense.

<i>John Shaw:</i> Ask before you buy that business, and avoid any nasty surprises

It's all very well having the right to sue on the agreement when unforeseen problems arise, but it's far better to find out about the problems and deal with them before going ahead.

Bank deal to remain secret

A former prostitute, who was paid $2.5 million by ASB fraudster Stephen Versalko, was in the Auckland High Court this week to make a deal with the bank over the money.

Too good to lose drink-drive cop let off

The senior policeman was let off without conviction after a judge decided it was more important he stay working.

Judge's conduct questioned in second case

Immigration lawyer takes corruption complaint to police

Beautician's bravery nails law scholarship

Judge to sum up in undercover cop killing