New ZealandIncompetent lawyers undermining legal aid system - reviewA damning review of legal aid says a sea change is needed to fix a system undermined by incompetent and sometimes corrupt lawyers.26 Nov 09:13 PM
Official Cash RateTransparency call from aggrieved ANZ-ING investorsA group supporting investors in ING's frozen funds has called for more transparency around the settlement of claims against ANZ.24 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMedal lawyer's battle cryMedals lawyer Chris Comeskey has mounted an all-guns-blazing attack on the judiciary after being ordered to give evidence.21 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldDealing with drink - it's up to youAustralian publicans are no longer legally responsible for the behaviour of people who become intoxicated in their bars.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand$2.5m paid to suspended public lawyerA criminal defence barrister suspended from working as a legal aid lawyer has been paid more than $2.5 million from the public purse.30 Oct 03:00 PM
Small BusinessHoney firm's 995pc growth key to Deloitte Fast 50 awardA honey company has topped the list of New Zealand's fastest growing companies for the second year in a row.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandWidow's fury after drink-driver allowed back on roadThe grieving widow of the victim of an alleged drink-driver has lashed out at the law that allowed the accused back behind the wheel.17 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentPower to oust 'incompetent and unskilled' liquidators, receiversCommerce Minister Simon Power plans to force out "incompetent and unskilled" liquidators and receivers in a bid to improve regulation of insolvency practitioners.30 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandCriminal lawyer billed taxpayers $1 millionA criminal-law barrister paid over $1m in legal aid during the past three years is suspended from the list of lawyers who can make a living from the system.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Media and marketingTVNZ furious over Veitch rumoursTVNZ is fuming over reports questioning some of its executives' roles in the Tony Veitch saga and has reiterated its full confidence in them.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes throw up $6bn repair billCouncils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.18 Sep 04:00 PM
