New ZealandTop NZ judges reverse Privy Council ruling for first timeTwo Supreme Court judges yesterday helped to overrule a Privy Council decision which had earlier trumped their ruling when they were judges on the Court of Appeal.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandRSA victim can sue CorrectionsSusan Couch's Supreme Court victory came with a sting in the tail - the Court has set the bar far higher for her and others to win "exemplary damages".24 Mar 03:00 PM
AirlinesCommission abused rules, court saysThe Commerce Commission is seeking clarification of its powers after a judge ruled it had abused gagging orders while investigating alleged collusion between Air New Zealand and other airlines.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully pledges ongoing diplomacy with FijiThe Govt has committed to improving diplomatic relations with Commodore Frank Bainimarama's interim Fiji Government.12 Jan 12:05 AM
AirlinesAirport wins appeal over landThe Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from the former owners of land purchased for the construction of Auckland Airport.23 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandDHB board member who questioned another's integrity suspendedDr Suresh Vatsyayann was asked to withdraw comments made in an email and apologise to the Waikato board and management, but refused.17 Dec 03:40 AM
EmploymentPilots taking Air NZ to Employment CourtA personal grievance case brought by eight Air NZ pilots, removed from captaining Boeing 747-400s after their 60th birthdays, is set to be heard.04 Dec 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Intensive supervision' for ambulance driver after sex assaultsA former ambulance driver who indecently assaulted vulnerable patients in the back of his ambulance isn't sure why he did it.03 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandJudge's failure to stand down from case probedA NZ judge who failed to stand down from a Court of Appeal case in which he had a financial relationship with one of the lawyers involved is being investigated.02 Dec 01:13 AM