Small BusinessCommerce Commission wants more power to make traders toe lineThe Commerce Commission wants more power to demand compulsory interviews on fair trading cases.10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDisputes settled without going to courtGoing to court is slow, costly and stressful, so many companies are embracing another way of settling disputes - hiring an umpire and thrashing out their differences face to face. Chris Barton reports.08 Mar 08:25 PM
OpinionDeborah Hart: The case for mediationBusinesses can save themselves a lot of time, money and heartache if they solve disputes this way, argues Deborah Hart.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRehab versus prison for criminalsJudges will soon send criminals with serious drug and alcohol problems for treatment instead of to prison. Catherine Masters finds out how and why. 02 Mar 04:30 PM
TourismQueenstown jetboat stoush ends with $320k costs orderOne of Queenstown's most established tourism operators, Kawarau Jet, has been ordered to pay $320,500 in costs after it campaigned against a rival jet boat company. 22 Dec 08:15 PM
