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Anti-depressants article was misleading says Media Council
13 June 2018
The Media Council – formerly the Press Council - has upheld a complaint about a feature on anti-depressants.The article was…
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Earthquake aftermath and customary recognition filings raise High Court workload
13 June 2018
During 2017 88.9% of High Court civil judgments were delivered within three months of the hearing or last submissions, a…
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Commission denies campaign to limit free speech
13 June 2018
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says she is concerned at recurring speculation that the Human Rights Commission is…
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Warning to vehicle financier about lending conduct concerns
13 June 2018
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Christchurch-based motor vehicle finance lender Dealer Finance Ltd, after investigating its compliance…
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Memo outlines Court approach to Earthquake List matters
13 June 2018
Associate Judge Osborne has issued a memorandum which provides guidance on issues around the Earthquake List, particularly the expert conferral…
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"Three Strikes" repeal not to go to Cabinet
11 June 2018
A proposal to repeal the "Three Strikes" law will not go before Cabinet as New Zealand First has indicated it…
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Bar Association releases Conduct and Values Policy to barristers
11 June 2018
The New Zealand Bar Association has released a Policy, to address sexual harassment and bullying and they're encouraging barristers who…
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California recalls judge for first time in 80 years
7 June 2018
The Californian residents of Santa Clara County have voted to recall Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky - the first time…
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Wide range of EQC reforms to speed up claims
7 June 2018
The Government has received a report outlining the need for a wide range of reforms to speed up the resolution…
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Just over 3% of home transfers in March quarter to overseas buyers
7 June 2018
In the March 2018 quarter, 3.3% of homes transferred were to people who didn't hold New Zealand citizenship or resident…
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Auckland still top law school in QS rankings
7 June 2018
The University of Auckland has been ranked the 29th best law school in the world in the latest QS World…
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How wet towels and horses helped create one of Tauranga’s longest established firms
7 June 2018
A firm long associated not only with the Bay of Plenty legal fraternity, but its economic growth , is celebrating…
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Completion of two Law Commission reports delayed
7 June 2018
The Law Commission has deferred completion of two final reports to accommodate the abortion law review, Justice Minister Andrew Little…
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Select committee recommends court and tribunal bills be passed
7 June 2018
The Justice select committee has released reports on the Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Bill with…
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Committee recommends passage of EEZ bill
7 June 2018
Parliament's Environment Committee has released a report on the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Amendment Bill. It…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018