Regulatory Standards Board sees flaws in Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act

Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes independent statutory body’s first report

Over 80 percent of court users are satisfied with justice ministry services

Annual report notes ministry collected $261m in fines, reparations, legal aid debt

Deals roundup: 21 October 2026

Law firms announcing transactions include Buddle Findlay, Chapman Tripp, DLA Piper, Simpson Grierson

High Court awards indemnity costs over apparently AI-generated statutory demand

Subcontractor’s unsigned, undated $77,510 demand chases variations already in dispute

Christchurch lender fined for providing unregistered consumer credit

Company officers sentenced to community work after lender ignored regulatory warning

High Court reduces costs against unsuccessful law admission applicant

Court considers financial hardship and responsible conduct in reducing costs award

Supreme Court rejects appeal bid over sexual offending convictions

Court finds no risk of substantial miscarriage of justice arising from jury directions and evidence

Reserve Bank, Financial Markets Authority state cyber, AI risk expectations

Expectations touch on how regulated entities should respond to cyber threats

Consultation is open on changes for Te Au Reka phase-two implementation

Rule amendments aim to enable digital case management at District Court, High Court

PROFILES

He explains why it’s important to urge people to seek proper legal advice for high-stakes situations

DLA Piper senior associate credits his superiors for building his confidence by showing trust in him

For the ex-Magentus legal head, it’s not just about what current law says

DLA Piper senior associate also believes lawyers can value if they get involved with a project early

INTERNATIONAL

OpenAI faces suits for harming kids in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia

Tech giant is also subject to cases in Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, Montana

OpenAI faces suits for harming kids in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia
Lawyers’ Rights Watch asks Canada to protect International Criminal Court

Canadian lawyers’ group condemns escalating US sanctions against court of last resort

Lawyers’ Rights Watch asks Canada to protect International Criminal Court
AI cases are focusing more on how systems act after deployment: J.S. Held analysis

Consulting firm notes shift in AI litigation away from issue of how systems are built

AI cases are focusing more on how systems act after deployment: J.S. Held analysis
One in five Illinois lawyers rates their mental health as fair or poor

New study addresses wellness within the state’s legal profession

One in five Illinois lawyers rates their mental health as fair or poor
UK justice ministry rolls out technology for remote hearings pilot

Participants still have the right to request a face-to-face hearing

UK justice ministry rolls out technology for remote hearings pilot

FEATURES

Kirikiriroa to host world's first International Indigenous Judges Conference

Judge Warren spotlights Māori legal pioneers as global peers set to share views on law and culture

Mai Chen on a career that matters, the future of cultural intelligence and AI in law

The work Mai is doing on Asian parties and the courts is not just about access to justice, but also about ensuring a just outcome

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

Defining success in the TMT legal field – with Anchali Anandanayagam of Hudson Gavin Martin

Uncover critical insights into the landscape of TMT law and the key role that technology plays in the field