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 03 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyer14 May 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Devious' lawyer used neighbour’s criminal history to try to get him evicted07 May 04:13 AM
New Zealand‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs11 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer who married murderer fails in bid to work again; new details of wrongdoing revealedFormer lawyer who married ChCh murderer Liam Reid fails in bid to relaunch legal career.26 Mar 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchmentMPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer fined after charging client for free workThe lawyer thought the woman had been referred to him through a charitable trust.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Institutional bias': Inexperienced lawyer denied solo practiceHierophantic Harlequinesque Human has had his request to practice law solo refused.17 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandLaw Society’s actions compounded errors of its disciplinary bodyTop lawyer says the profession's complaints system is 'broken'.08 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandInexperienced lawyer wants to bypass rules to practice on his ownLawyer Hierophantic Human claimed the Law Society was biased against him.07 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandSenior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencingHis actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.08 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandLawyer ordered to apologise to ex-wife over relationship with client during divorce caseCommittee finds lawyer's actions 'risked damaging the reputation of the legal profession'.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot waterA lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.11 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandFormer Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.11 Oct 08:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Amazing comments in Law Society review, but a less amazing outcomeSome amazing comments in Law Society fracas, but why won't the full review be released?09 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandLaw Society president resigns after critical culture reviewReport highlights breakdown in relationship between president and CEO.03 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs XSilks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.09 Sep 06:12 AM
