Colin Craig
Colin Craig ordered to pay too much in damages, judge says
The High Court in Auckland has ruled that excessive defamation damages against Colin Craig constitute a miscarriage of justice. Audio
Colin Craig payout should make employees think twice - lawyer
An employment lawyer says the record damages payout in the Colin Craig employment case should make people think twice about where they take their claim. Audio
Record damages raises questions about Employment Court payouts
The record damages payout in the Colin Craig employment case has reignited debate that workers are being shortchanged by the Employment Court.
Tribunal says Craig used power to humiliate ex-press secretary
"Deliberate, sustained and calculated" - that's how the decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal describes Colin Craig's multiple breaches of confidential settlement reached last May over a pay… Audio
Craig ordered to pay nearly $129k to MacGregor
Colin Craig was told to pay $128,780 for breaching a confidentiality agreement with his former press secretary, a just-released decision shows. Audio
Rankin recounts working in the Conservative Party
The former Conservative CEO Christine Rankin, recounts what it was like to work in the Party while a scandal unfolded within its ranks. Audio
Colin Craig violated confidentiality, press sec's lawyer says
Colin Craig has been ordered to pay his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor $128.780 in damages. MacGregor's lawyer Linda Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
Damages awarded in Colin Craig case could have 'chilling' effect
The verdict in the Colin Craig case has yielded the highest damages ever awarded in a defamation case here and some commentators say it could have a ripple effect.
No regrets about sending out leaflet - Colin Craig
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has no regrets about sending out a leaflet that a jury found defamed Jordan Williams, he says. Audio
Colin Craig made to pay $1.2m after being found guilty of defamation
A jury has found the former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig guilty of defaming Jordan Williams, and will have to pay more than $1.2 million in damages. Audio
Defamation claim against Colin Craig upheld
Jordan Williams has won his defamation case against former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig, and been awarded $1.27 million in damages.
Colin Craig has no regrets despite losing defamation case
A jury has found the former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig guilty of defaming Jordan Williams, and will have to pay more than $1.2 million in damages. Audio
Colin Craig defamation trial: Jury considers verdicts
The jury in the Colin Craig defamation trial has retired to consider its verdicts, after hearing three weeks worth of evidence.
Craig was author of his own misfortune, jury told
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is responsible for his own political downfall, the lawyer for the man suing him has told a court.
Colin Craig created his own misfortune, lawyer says
The lawyer for the man suing Colin Craig for defamation has told a court that the former Conservative Party leader has been the author of his own misfortune. Audio
Craig's lawyer urges jury to consider 'nasty allegations'
Colin Craig's lawyer has urged a jury to consider just how nasty the allegations made by Jordan Williams about the former Conservative Party leader were.
Craig's lawyers came after Williams, court told
The man who is suing the former leader of the Conservative Party has accused Colin Craig's lawyers of coming after him.
Jordan Williams gives evidence against Colin Craig in trial
Taxpayer's Union founder Jordan Williams was in the spotlight at court today, accusing former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig's lawyers of coming after him. Audio
Colin Craig defamation trial: Nicky Hager gives evidence
The author of Dirty Politics has told a court about his investigation into Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater and his links with Jordan Williams.
Conservative Party had concerns about allegations
A court has been told that concerns about sexual allegations against Colin Craig were raised at every monthly board meeting of the Conservative Party after the last election. Audio