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Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools

Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'

'A tussle over a corpse': Vector's private prosecution over alleged $1m fraud

A rare private prosecution trial against a corporate is due to be held next year.

Hendo company evicts Gibbston Valley tenant

'Half his body was inside the door. She told him to leave. She tried to close the door.'

High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC

Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstated

He went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.

Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity

Businessman fears he would die from a stroke if his name was published in SFO case.

Overseas businesswoman fined $110k over purchase of $9.4m properties

The land includes a Heritage New Zealand listed World War II gun emplacement.

Lawyer guilty over false accusation of govt manager hacking social media account

Tribunal describes conduct of lawyer who attacked government manager 'disgraceful'.

Supreme Court ends shareholders legal battle against Feltex Carpets directors

Top court declines to revive civil proceeding and continue it into a 13th year.

Queen St lobby group's legal bid to stop council work declined

The battle over Queen St has been taken to court.

'The biggest bully I have ever seen in Parliament' - Speaker Trevor Mallard under fire over new sex-assault claim

The Speaker accused a parliamentary staffer of rape in June 2019. Tonight he explains why.

Queen Street negotiations break down, court date confirmed

After eight hours of talks Council and lobbyists fail to agree on Queen St's future.

'Auckland's main street is a disgrace': Council officially sued over Queen St

At 5pm yesterday lawyers for Save the Queen Street incorporated society served council.

At least 3000 Canterbury homeowners entitled to part of $300 million insurance payout

The High Court found Southern Response had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.

Property owners take on Auckland Council over 'hideous' Queen St

Powerful incorporated society to legally argue Queen St changes have 'decimated' business.

Jeremy Sutton: A family lawyer's reflections one year on from lockdown

Covid-19 has changed everyone's lives – sometimes for the better, sometimes not.