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A lawyer whose inexperience with civil litigation disclosure caused him to unintentionally mislead the High Court has be...
29/07/2026

A lawyer whose inexperience with civil litigation disclosure caused him to unintentionally mislead the High Court has been censured for misconduct and ordered to pay costs but has avoided a punitive fine.

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A legal watchdog says a shamed lawyer’s case highlights the importance of mental health support and early intervention in the profession.

One of his mentors – the late Moana Jackson – posed a question to Heemi Taumaunu when the District Court Chief Judge was...
29/07/2026

One of his mentors – the late Moana Jackson – posed a question to Heemi Taumaunu when the District Court Chief Judge was still at law school. Would he become a lawyer who is Maori or a Maori who happens to be a lawyer? At a breakfast this week hosted by The Law Association, the chief judge said he had finally figured out the answer.

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Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu discusses court caseloads, professionalism, fairness and his experience as a Māori lawyer.

Caveats are relatively easy to lodge but, if done wrongly or based on legally dodgy grounds, can have disastrous consequ...
28/07/2026

Caveats are relatively easy to lodge but, if done wrongly or based on legally dodgy grounds, can have disastrous consequences for both the caveator and its lawyers.

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Why should lawyers and clients treat caveats with caution? Explore the legal risks, common pitfalls and practical property law guidance.

While lawyers may be at the heart of legal work, they are not the only professional shaping the future of the firm. Aust...
28/07/2026

While lawyers may be at the heart of legal work, they are not the only professional shaping the future of the firm. Australasian Law Firm Leader of the Year Devika Kumar is championing the people building the business behind the practice.

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Meet Devika Kumar as she shares her legal career journey, inspirations and the person behind the practice in this LawNews profile.

Parliament must explain to the public why it is proposing "far-reaching, extraordinary legislation" to block lawsuits ag...
28/07/2026

Parliament must explain to the public why it is proposing "far-reaching, extraordinary legislation" to block lawsuits against greenhouse gas emitters or risk undermining confidence in the legislative process and the rule of law, The Law Association's Public & Administrative Law Committee says in submissions to a parliamentary select committee.

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The Law Association warns a bill blocking climate lawsuits could undermine public confidence and challenge the role of the courts.

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says her party's proposed land tax would not be a bottom line in any coalition nego...
27/07/2026

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says her party's proposed land tax would not be a bottom line in any coalition negotiations but is a "long-term aspiration".

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The Opportunities Party’s Qīulae Wong discusses tax reform, politics, campaign strategy and the issues shaping Election 2026.

23/07/2026

The Law Association's Vice President Samira Taghavi says registrars are the unsung heroes of our courts. Registrars are not responsible for delays and blockages in the system and rudeness and attempts to bully them are completely out of line.

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Discover why court registrars are the quiet, resilient backbone of New Zealand’s justice system and deserve greater recognition.

23/07/2026

After spending nearly two-and-a-half years examining whether New Zealand needed a new hate crime offence, the Law Commission has recommended that Parliament simply tweak our existing law.

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The Law Commission has rejected a new hate crime offence, instead recommending changes to strengthen New Zealand’s existing laws.

Power. Madness. Horror. Get ready for Shakespeare like you’ve never experienced before. LawNews sat down with performer...
23/07/2026

Power. Madness. Horror. Get ready for Shakespeare like you’ve never experienced before.

LawNews sat down with performers Maaka Pohatu and Marianne Infante to go behind the scenes of the ambitious new production of Macbeth, exploring its post-apocalyptic setting, psychological horror influences, and why this fresh take on the Bard's greatest tragedy is set to leave audiences speechless.

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Go behind the scenes of Auckland Theatre Company's bold new Macbeth as stars Maaka Pohatu and Marianne Infante reveal a dystopian vision of Shakespeare's classic.

22/07/2026

As the Iranian war drags on, it has been clear that the world has more than one centre of gravity, writes barrister Kalev Crossland. As the influence of the US declines, diversification and multi-alignment can provide protection for small nations like New Zealand.

We should maintain old friendships with Canberra, Washington and London while cultivating new ones with the likes of Islamabad, Riyadh, New Delhi and Jakarta – and deepen our connection with Beijing.

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As global power shifts from unipolarity to multipolarity, Kalev Crossland argues New Zealand should adopt a multi-aligned foreign policy, strengthening ties across the West, Asia and the Gulf while reducing dependence on any single power.

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