PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: Was Peter Ellis made a scapegoat?Was Peter Ellis a scapegoat for the national narrative and prejudices of the time?08 Sep 05:00 AM
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PremiumPremiumBusinessBreak-up shake-up: Kiwis keen for asset law changes'Beautiful' recommendations include fairer deal for those who quit work to care for kids.25 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandIRD claims Tongan King's lawyer owes $245k; High Court declares him bankruptThe barrister has acted in several big cases, including for Maori TV fraudster John Davy.08 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBorissenko: And the loser is ... not being seen at the Law AwardsIt takes a lot of work to razzle dazzle but is it worth it?28 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharges dropped for man accused alongside lawyer of pressuring witnessesThe lawyer says he fled the country after multiple threats were made against his life.17 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Your last will and testament - or notEDITORIAL: A case reported this week shows again wills can be contested - and overthrown.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Harmless prank' earns wilful damage chargeA 62-year-old man says court staff are behaving like "childish bullies".29 May 09:43 PM
KahuLocal Focus: The Pasifika face of NZ lawEven the President of the Law Society faces racism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandOverruled: Man can become lawyer despite four drink-drive convictionsJohn Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.16 Apr 11:31 PM
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New ZealandLawyers to work for free to help terror victims' familiesCanterbury's lawyers will work for free to help victims' families with immigration issues.21 Mar 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Chronic abuse of trust': Lawyer jailed after stealing $350k from clientsThe solicitor also lost an appeal in a last gasp bid to stay out of prison.08 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton lawyer admits failing to pay $260k in taxLawyer John Campion, 80, failed to pay taxes between 2005 and 2017.16 Feb 09:37 PM
BusinessFormer high-flying lawyer at top firm fined for sexual harassmentThe top lawyer harassed two staff members at the firm's social events.21 Jan 09:38 PM
BusinessAuckland lawyer struck off for misusing client fundsAn Auckland lawyer who used client funds his pay his business' debts has been struck off.20 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandFemale lawyers 'sexually objectified', new rules needed: ReportAction to be taken on sexual harassment and bullying in the legal profession.16 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh hires three women partnersCriticised for its gender imbalance, Russell McVeagh has hired three new female partners.30 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusiness'Keep the buggers honest' lawyer joins Auckland law society battleThe tenacious lawyer says that selling the building could kill the society.27 Nov 11:16 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile lawyer says Chief Judge's order 'undermines' strikesRon Mansfield says the Chief Judge's order has made lawyers "complicit with the ministry".16 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandCourtroom violence brings calls to end strike actionA brawl erupted at the Christchurch District Court when men rushed the dock.15 Nov 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Court brawl due to Ministry of Justice strikes'"The safety of people attending the court is at increased risk."15 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland lawyer struck off for secretly dealing in client's trustBrian Ellis has now had seven disciplinary findings against him.08 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandTop female Russell McVeagh lawyer to leaveRussell McVeagh partner Pip Greenwood will leave the firm in March 2019.06 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandFormer chief justice Sir Thomas Eichelbaum has diedSir Thomas was appointed the Chief Justice of New Zealand in 1989, at the age of 58.01 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandLaw Society elects first female Pacific Island presidentThe national lawyers' organisation and regulator also elected its youngest president.25 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh partner resigns after 'inappropriate comments'Complaints were made after the partner made inappropriate comments while drunk.11 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandUK's top judge: Female judges improve justiceThe President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom gives an exclusive interview.20 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandShock after police arrest suspect during meeting with lawyerCourthouse arrest sparks high-level talks.06 Sep 08:05 AM
New ZealandResearch uncovers gender imbalance in highest courtsThe research covered a six-year period and has saddened industry leaders.02 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 900 complaints against judges in 3 years: reportComplaints made for delays, incompetence, bias and allegations of corruption.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLaw Society apologises after privacy breachLaw Society mistakenly reveals private information about sexual harassment complaint.02 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandComplaint lodged over lawyer's 'hareem' commentZoë Lawton filed the complaint to the New Zealand Law Society.24 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandEx-lawyer: Inquiry into Russell McVeagh a failureBazley report is mere 'window dressing', says former lawyer.05 Jul 12:13 AM
