Bay of Plenty locals push for safety upgrades on SH2 crash hot spot
Residents attended a two-vehicle crash on April 7, in which eight people were injured, with one having to…
Home detention for Nelson driver who crashed while 20 times over ‘high-risk’ cannabis levels
The bag contained eight separately sealed small snap-lock bags with a total of 23.5g of cannabis, police said…
Future funds become election battlegrounds for economic ambition
Both Peters and Hipkins cite Singapore’s Temasek as a role model when it comes to spurring economic growth.…
Takapuna’s new $35m Loxley Apartments have been empty for a year: Owner Wayne Wright jnr details plans
The north-facing units are flooded with sunlight, the high-quality double glazing providing warm, fit-for-purpose homes in chilly mid-winter…
The Government cap on tax credits for charitable donations beyond $100k will inhibit generosity, say legal experts
At its heart, donation tax credits exist to encourage generosity. They recognise that when charities are properly resourced,…
Former commissioners defend Labour police candidate Rakesh Naidoo’s integrity, question political motives and fear for ‘damaged’ police reputation
Naidoo, police’s ethnic, iwi and communities national partnerships manager, was given the 13th spot on Labour’s candidate list…
Fisher Funds warns S&P 500 concentration poses risk for Kiwi investors
He says most New Zealand KiwiSaver members and global investors get their international exposure through cap-weighted indices –…
Erica Stanford announces $300k funding boost for The Big Sing choral festival
Stanford said music plays an important role in learning and wellbeing. “Music builds strong foundations for learning, confidence,…
Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal penalises legal secretary for stealing $1.3m of client money to buy house
The woman was prosecuted for the theft and sentenced to 12 months’ home detention last year. Then, in…
Marlborough company Waimana Marine, Sollys Freight, fined for illegal mussel shipments
It was done without the necessary permit, the ministry said. However, Sollys’ offending flowed from the “erroneous assumption”…
Coca-Cola New Zealand reports bumper $109m profit for 2025, pays $125m dividend to parent company
Income tax paid by the business was relatively flat at $42.3m for the year, although the company did…
High Court orders ASB Bank to pay record $6.7 million penalty for anti-money laundering breaches
Shortt said ASB had “uplifted” its systems and processes to improve its AML/CFT capabilities. “We have invested significantly…