Lawyer convicted of assault on his 12-year-old son which left him hospitalised
Court documents obtained by RNZ detail the offending which occurred in April 2022. The summary of facts said…
Media Insider: Election debates – battle of leaders, hosts; TVNZ wants Breakfast case details kept secret; NZME, Sky, TVNZ results; Air NZ ad account
TVNZ’s main leaders’ debate, moderated by Jack Tame, will take place on Tuesday, October 6; The NZ Herald/ZB/Three…
I Got Fired Twice. It Led Me to Start My Own Company.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex Stephany, founder of Beam. It has been edited…
Drag queens’ lawyer claims Destiny Church withholding private messages in Storytime defamation case
The drag collective has accused Tamaki and other church members of making defamatory statements, including that their library…
Lawyer says ex-Wilson Parking boss Peter Turner ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute
The hearing is expected to wrap up tomorrow. Turner’s lawyers closed late last week, saying the 12-month restraint…
Prosecution of senior lawyer says missed deadlines, inadequate supervision led to a ‘system breaking down’ at North Island law firm
“And then after the filing deadline was missed, [the senior lawyer] commented that she was actually glad to…
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, July 1
Teen who pulled knife on Australian police faces deportation to NZ; Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized…
Wellington lawyer Stephen Franks pushes law change to curb activism in professional bodies
The proposed bill makes clear that members should be free to hold and express their own views on…
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval granted discharge without conviction after Hamilton street fight
His lawyer, Avina Tu’inukuafe, argued a conviction would impact Sandoval’s ability to secure a job in the future.…
Asher Emanuel on his journey into The Valley – Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City
“There’s this irreducible responsibility of the author to put the words down and stand by them. You’re in…
Struck-off lawyer Davina Reid again denied bid to return to legal practice
In a decision released yesterday, Reid was found not to be a fit and proper person to practise…
Media Insider: TVNZ wants NRL, Warriors rights; Horse & Pony v lawyer defamation case ends; Heather du Plessis-Allan: ‘This feels surreal’; Big ad agency moves
Warriors star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak celebrates a try against the Raiders. Photo / Photosport With rugby and now cricket…