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Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court
Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

Court gives go-ahead for Kim Dotcom’s hard drives to be passed to FBI
The controversial billionaire has been at the centre of multiple litigations in NZ.

'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.

NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.

Why the WFH revolution is stalling
Plus: What are your rights if you want to keep working from home?

Mighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley
"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."

'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.

Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare
The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.

Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant
The events allegedly occurred while the actor was filming Fast Five in 2010.

Watch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walk
Brown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.

Hastings mayor and high-profile councillor go toe-to-toe as rift deepens
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and councillor Damon Harvey are increasingly at odds.

White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.

Former Chiefs sponsor Summit Homes taking rugby club to court
Details of the court action are murky.

The girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbour
Lisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.

Lomu doco stoush: Estate says widow’s trademarks 'unauthorised'
Jonah Lomu’s widow, estate executor at odds over who owns the late superstar's trademark.

ChatGPT: AI brilliance or a legal nightmare?
A copyright expert warns that using AI tools like Chat GPT could land you in court.

'Stale, not relevant': Engineer behind collapsed CTV building wants complaint dismissed
Alan Reay's lawyer says "no need for accountability", "no public interest” in pursuing it.

'Destruction could have been avoided': Maui County sues electric company over fires
Hawaiian Electric Co failed to shut off power despite exceptional winds, dry conditions.

Top court orders Mainzeal directors, including ex PM, to pay $40m plus interest
Construction company directors used 'rob Peter to pay Paul' strategies, says liquidator.

Why Coldplay's former manager is suing them
The band are in crisis after splitting from their manager of 22 years.