New ZealandFrom Rotorua to the bench: Two local lawyers step up as District Court judgesPrue McGuire returns to Palmerston North, where she began law in 1992.23 Mar 02:20 AM
PremiumOpinionEmily Robertson: How Greyhound racing lost its social licence OPINION: Why greyhound racing is being shut down.21 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionSarah Claussen: Why you should care that the Government is shutting down a sportOPINION: The greyhound racing ban sets a shoddy 'shut-down test' for other sports.21 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructive09 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandPorn-addicted law firm boss viewed explicit content at work, within sight of colleagues13 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Rich-Listers' Herne Bay home 'set to break NZ record' and sell for more than $50m08 Oct 03:13 AM
Kahu'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legendNadene Lomu said neither the author nor publisher contacted her about the book.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJames Gardner-Hopkins accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women Gardner-Hopkins allegedly used LinkedIn to stalk women who opposed his returning to law.09 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We all make mistakes': Ex-partner at top law firm named after drunken party behaviour Patrick Mulligan drunkenly grabbed a colleague's penis and made lewd comments. 29 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law. 10 Jul 06:03 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling and uncouth:’ Drunk lawyer suspended after grabbing colleague’s genitalsThe senior lawyer has been suspended for 'deplorable' conduct. 09 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandSenior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years. 22 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJChris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands. 20 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyerHis actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.14 May 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Devious' lawyer used neighbour’s criminal history to try to get him evictedA dispute over driveway access has ended in suspension for lawyer Nicholas Wintour. 07 May 04:13 AM
New Zealand‘Wrongheaded and reckless': Lawyer tried to act as her own secret witnessLynette O'Boyle's secret witness turned out to be herself. 13 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docsBenjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'11 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protestersPaul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.26 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by someHuge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPsMinister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.22 Apr 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyersThe annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.28 Dec 09:50 PM
