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Finance
BNZ wins secrecy over employment dispute
Former BNZ employee, 'whistleblower' Melissa Bowen, gets day in court.
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Law & Regulation
Law firm Meredith Connell plays down litigation exits
Top lawyers head to the bar after leaving the rapidly growing law firm.
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Law & Regulation
Lay litigant tries to force sale of $1m property
Buyer May Moncur is representing herself in property battle after owner tried to back out of the deal.
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Law & Regulation
Southern Response loses bid to negotiate individually with claimants
Southern Response asked the High Court in Christchurch on Monday if it could have direct contact with potential members of the class to settle claims but their application was rejected.