New ZealandFormer mayor struck off as lawyerA former Central Hawkes Bay mayor and lawyer who used client funds to pay off debts owed by his company has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors.14 May 04:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Email blunders rebound on public rightsThe email mistakes that embarrassed the Earthquake Commission and ACC are having ramifications for the public's right to access information from the state.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHigh profile West Coast lawyer suspendedHigh-profile West Coast criminal lawyer Doug Taffs has been suspended from practising law for three months for bringing the legal profession into disrepute.26 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandChild inquiry reforms endanger womenSir Owen Glenn's inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence says more children may be abused if they are forced to have contact with violent parents under proposed family law changes.29 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDisgraced lawyer's appeal struck outDisgraced lawyer Barry Hart has had his appeal against being declared bankrupt struck out, partly because he was not able to pay nearly $6000 security of costs for the hearing.19 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandBarry Hart's fall from graceLawyer Barry Hart's overcharging of a "vulnerable'' family by $20,000 - and his refusal to repay the money - has helped end his 46-year career.05 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandLaw society rebuffedA lawyer has won a case against the New Zealand Law Society after it failed to correctly process his 86 complaints.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEx-SFO lawyer's fall from graceThe former high-flying barrister was one of a select few to be honoured with a Queen's Diamond Jubilee SPCA Volunteer Medal at the Government House ceremony, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to animal cruelty prevention.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandComplaint over lawyer's treatmentThe New Zealand Law Society is investigating a complaint over the way a former top barrister and prosecutor was treated in the Auckland District Court this week.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDisgraced lawyer was 'vague and evasive', court toldDisgraced lawyer Barry Hart was "vague and evasive" when it came to discussing his fees that included a $1000 an hour charge-out rate, a court has heard.11 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandLawyer misses own tribunalDisgraced lawyer Barry Hart is back at the High Court today in a bid to save his 46-year career.10 Dec 01:13 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Breaking up is hard for everyone to do"I would not be as chirpy as I am if I hadn't been going every week for the past three years to see a therapist," writes Deborah Hill Cone. That costs $180 an hour per week.14 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Criticism of TV in courts wrongTelevising what occurs in the courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry is a public service, demanding professional judgement and editing.23 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandDonna Hall's bid to have charge dismissed rejectedProminent lawyer faces charges she acted for the vendor, purchaser and lender in a land deal.23 Apr 12:52 AM
