New ZealandIllegal immigration advice stamped outFamilies left in New Zealand illegally after immigration advice from unlicensed woman.23 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandTurei refuses to say if Law Society told of fraud"I had an interview with the Law Society. The content of that interview is private."25 Jul 10:14 PM
New ZealandVictim group slam 'dangerous' Family CourtVictim advocates say authorities are 'not open' to issues around the Family Court system.16 May 09:21 PM
BusinessSFO targets put in 'legal limbo' - lawyerAn Auckland lawyer is accusing the SFO of abusing its power by initiating border arrest alerts on targets before they are charged.15 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessOvercharging lawyer struck offAn overcharging lawyer who also misappropriated $237,000 of client money has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors.23 Feb 02:24 AM
EmploymentAre you breaking the office 'love laws'?Valentine's Day is a chance to celebrate love but amorous punters are warned to err on the side of caution when it comes to the workplace.13 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on 'judge shopping'Court staff across NZ have been issued a reminder to adhere to a long-forgotten protocol designed to prevent lawyers from "judge shopping".31 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessLawyer fined for 'appalling' conductA lawyer has been ordered to pay more than $250,000 for a raft of misconduct charges.27 Jan 12:17 AM
BusinessEx-lawyer sentenced for dishonestyA now struck-off lawyer who gave false documents to his bank has been sentenced to 11 months home detention.10 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandRich-lister's son's sentence 'a fair one'Law Society says any 19-year-old with no previous convictions would not have been jailed on the same charges.14 Sep 10:11 PM
BusinessStruck-off lawyer admits dishonesty chargesEdward Johnston pleaded guilty at the Auckland District Court today to three counts of Dishonestly taking or using document laid by the Serious Fraud Office.06 Sep 12:19 AM
OpinionDo liquidators really need regulation?COMMENT: The biggest problem facing the insolvency industry isn't unaccredited and unregulated professionals, it is passive liquidators.01 Aug 11:17 PM
BusinessLawyer lied about witnessing signaturesOn one of the documents he claimed witnessing a husband had forged his wife's signature.02 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandFormer NZ Law Society president diesFormer New Zealand Law Society president John Marshall has died, age 68.14 Jun 02:52 AM
New ZealandA 'major infringement of liberty'Making people on bail wear alcohol or drug-detecting bracelets is a "major infringement of liberty", the Law Society says.06 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandLawyer fined for 'judge-shopping'A lawyer has been fined for "judge-shopping" to avoid a particular judge hearing his case, as well as sending a picture of a monkey with his request to police prosecutions.23 Apr 04:56 AM
BusinessLawyer suspended for selling tinnieA lawyer has been suspended for three years for selling a "tinnie" to an undercover police officer.02 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandDIY lawyers derail trialsMore people are choosing to represent themselves in court, possibly because of the digital self-help phenomenon, the secretary for justice says.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for $150K swindleA lawyer who misappropriated about $150,000 of a member of the public's money has been struck off and fined $50,000, the NZ Law Society says.28 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandTerrorism bill let spies go 'too far'Urgent counter-terrorism law changes which allowed warrantless surveillance by New Zealand's spies went too far, the Law Society has told a Parliamentary committee.27 Nov 01:05 AM
Business'Predatory' lawyer jailed for $2.8m fraudA "predatory" Dunedin lawyer who stole $2.8 million from 32 clients over 21 years in one of the longest-running frauds in NZ history has today been jailed for more than eight years.26 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for theft convictionA former Auckland lawyer has been struck off after being convicted of theft, the Law Society says.14 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandDotcom's NZ status hits speed bumpImmigration NZ says Kim Dotcom might be deported if he has failed to disclose a dangerous driving conviction. So where could he go?30 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessStruck-off lawyer's $2.8m Ponzi schemeA Dunedin lawyer has today admitted being behind a Ponzi scheme where he stole $2.8 million from clients over 21 years.06 Oct 03:47 AM
New Zealand111 blunder prompts police reviewA review of how Northland police responded to three 111 calls before a dairy was robbed could change the way police deal with emergency calls and dispatch officers.09 Sep 10:00 PM
BusinessThieving lawyer jailed 2.5 yearsAn Auckland lawyer who admitted stealing almost $300k from three clients has been jailed for two and a half years today.05 Sep 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Dishonourable' lawyer struck offA lawyer who used $50,000 of a client's money to pay his own fees has been struck off.21 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandLawyer suspended for nine monthsAn Auckland lawyer has been suspended for nine months for certifying a separation agreement, when he knew the woman was being forced by her husband to sign.16 Jul 06:03 AM
