BusinessGolf resort fees fight goes to courtA dispute between the Pauanui land owner and a golf club about a covenant on the property has gone to the Court of Appeal.23 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandTop lawyer slams rape case reformProposed "vote-winning" law changes relating to criminal justice reform of rape cases could result in more innocent people being sent to prison.20 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentSunglass work ban rejected by CourtA permanent ban against a former shareholder of a budget sunglasses distributor from working in a similar New Zealand business is void, according to a High Court judge.17 Jul 12:45 AM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Where have all the lawyers gone?All New Zealand lawyers are now located in Sydney, according to material published by "sister" magazines NZ Lawyer and Australasian Lawyer.17 Jul 12:00 AM
SharesLitigation risk for tech IPOsNew Zealand technology companies could be unwittingly heading into a "perfect storm" of intellectual property litigation risk as they rush to float on the sharemarket.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessCat food fight: 'Smoke & mirrors'Claims on packets of Whiskas cat biscuits are misleading and create "a smoke and mirrors effect", the lawyer for a competing pet food maker has told the High Court.10 Jul 12:44 AM
OpinionCaseload: Inside Judge CunninghamSome folk think ex-nurse turned district court judge Philippa Anne Cunningham should be looking for another job. What other cases has she tried?09 Jul 11:47 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Press pause before throwing away the keyThose baying for the blood of the Maori King's second son after his drunken night out with some mates should take a deep breath and consider what they're demanding.08 Jul 10:51 PM
OpinionCaseload: Is Sally Ridge broke?Sally Ridge, a person described by chums as a celebrity socialite and keen shopper, has been snubbed yet again in the higher courts.03 Jul 12:01 AM
BusinessWendy's loses High Court battleBurger chain Wendy’s has failed to get a High Court judge to revoke resource consent for a development next to one of its restaurants where a Carl’s Jr is planned.30 Jun 04:19 AM
AgribusinessDanone: Fonterra misled usFrench food giant Danone was "lulled into a false sense of security" by allegedly misleading information Fonterra gave it months before the botulism scare.23 Jun 09:12 PM
TaxDon't bankrupt $367m debtor, IRD toldInland Revenue should accept a payment deal rather than bankrupt a 79-year-old accountant being chased over a $367 million debt, says an Auckland tax adviser.17 Jun 01:30 AM
ManufacturingPink Batts scrap heads back to courtPink Batts’ maker Tasman Insulation has confirmed that both it and rival Knauf Insulation are appealing parts of a High Court judgment about the term "batts" and how it can be used in NZ.12 Jun 01:26 AM
TaxTax debt hidden from me: NZNet directorA former Forsyth Barr stockbroker who poured $460,000 into a now-failed internet business says he was unaware of its tax debt.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessTrio accused over ISP firm's failureA former Forsyth Barr investment adviser who poured $460,000 into a now-collapsed internet provider failed to impose discipline on the company.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeStrategic Finance's $22m settlementThe Financial Markets Authority is refusing to disclose who paid what in its $22 million Strategic Finance settlement and says this confidentiality is appropriate.05 Jun 03:24 AM
Banking and financeGeneva wins $150k case against founderGeneva Finance has won a $150,000 judgement against its founder, who borrowed money from the company.26 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandWindow washers wiped outCar window washers who cause a nuisance have been put out of action by Auckland Council's new public safety and nuisance rules which came into force today.26 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandTenant wanted to develop propertyYong Xin Chen bought a leasehold $2.4 million Greenlane property from the Cornwall Park Trust Board expecting to develop it, the High Court has been told.23 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandChinese migrant sued for more than $300kYong Xin Chen, being sued for more than $300k after abandoning her leasehold Greenlane property, broke down crying in court yesterday.22 May 09:45 PM
BusinessPark lessee details profitable historyThe woman who claims she could not afford a $73,750 annual Greenlane leasehold bill was involved in three other multimillion-dollar Auckland property investments.21 May 09:19 PM
BusinessChen takes stand in leasehold disputeA sorry list of deterioration to a $2 million-plus Auckland mansion at the heart of litigation against a lessee was read out in the High Court this morning.20 May 04:52 AM
