New ZealandTaxpayers shell out $320,000 on MPs' legal billsThe taxpayer has so far unwittingly chipped in at least $320,000 for MPs embroiled in lawsuits.07 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad losers' eye $1.1m suitOne of the three Waihopai spy base attackers has welcomed the prospect of a $1.1 million Crown damages claim, saying the trio have less than $1000 between them.07 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoor Waihopai spybase saboteurs welcome lawsuitThree activists are welcoming news the Crown may try to sue them for $1.1 million, despite the saboteurs having around $1000 between them.07 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandWe're paying for MPs' legal bills, but it's a secretTaxpayers are increasingly covering the legal costs when MPs are sued - but MPs can keep the use of public money for their defence secret.06 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i> - Grant mercy for attack survivorRSA victim Susan Couch's ongoing battle with successive governments for compensation is not one she should have to be fighting.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'The minister wants you out'The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandASB suing Versalko's $2.4 million prostituteThe prostitute given $2.4 million by fraudulent banker Stephen Versalko is far from the high end of the escort business.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandProbation service got it wrong over KurarikiBailey Junior Kurariki had a charge dropped today after a probation officer told a court the information she had about his arrest was wrong. 26 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandKurariki bailed on sex charges with 7pm curfewBailey Junior Kurariki has been released on bail after he failed to appear in court yesterday on charges of indecent exposure and indecent assault.26 Mar 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Keyed' car owner: Judge's defence team too goodA man whose car was vandalised with a key says he's not surprised a former district court judge walked free of the charge yesterday.25 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandJudge thanks lawyer after charge dismissedEx-judge Michael Lance spoke of his relief after an intentional damage charge against him was dismissed in court today.25 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandArrest warrant issued for Bailey KurarikiBailey Junior Kurariki had been given until 4pm today to front up at Manukau District Court on sex charges or face a warrant for his arrest.25 Mar 03:14 AM
New ZealandJudge pits his integrity against witness'sA former judge accused of gouging a car 20 times with a key challenged the integrity of the man who claimed he witnessed it, a court has heard.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandLead role in legal dramaA costume-hire service is at a loss to know what to do with eight 2.5m-tall Oscar statues after legal threats from the US.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandRSA victim can sue CorrectionsSusan Couch's Supreme Court victory came with a sting in the tail - the Court has set the bar far higher for her and others to win "exemplary damages".24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTop NZ judges reverse Privy Council ruling for first timeTwo Supreme Court judges yesterday helped to overrule a Privy Council decision which had earlier trumped their ruling when they were judges on the Court of Appeal.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSpy base verdict may prompt law change - PMThe decision to acquit the Waihopai saboteurs surprised Prime Minister John Key who is not ruling out a law change.21 Mar 08:19 PM
