Synlait strikes deal to sell Pōkeno factory for $307m
“The sale will strengthen the company’s financial position, with the proceeds used to significantly reduce debt,” Adams said.…
Helios Energy’s $150 million solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay
It is the fourth solar farm in the wider Hawke’s Bay region to receive consent, and the third…
$8m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
However, one lucky Division 2 winner will scoop $83,708. A Christchurch player struck it lucky on Wednesday, winning…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison air-conditioning to cost $4.3 million
“Those areas currently without air-conditioning are being considered as part of the planning and prioritisation process for future…
Court of Appeal rejects Angus McKenzie’s $5m claim against ASB Bank over $18 dispute
McKenzie claimed a further $1.5m spread over three more grievances in which he alleged fraud and theft, missing…
Wānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges
Both Vave and Jones have entered not guilty pleas on all charges and will stand trial in September…
Rich listers’ rescue of Ubco: Sale price revealed
Jubilee is affiliated with Ubco’s contract manufacturer in Taiwan, TDK. The rich-listers, who hold a majority of the…
2degrees net loss widens on one-offs, operating earnings grow despite ‘economic headwinds’
The Commerce Commission’s most recent Telecommunications Monitoring Report, released in June, said 2degrees was the only telco to…
Pukekohe woman Haitelenisia Kaumavae sentenced to home detention for $1.5m tax evasion
Her offending was described in court as repetitive and pre-meditated. Inland Revenue told the court that this case…
Kathmandu parent KMD Brands swings to deeper $93.6m loss in 2025
Key to this was gross margins, which fell from 58.4% in 2024 to 56.5% in 2025, reflecting the…
Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in NZ some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?
We argue the cold wasn’t to blame because crested and little penguins in New Zealand weathered the same…
Health: Government to spend $100 million on hospital upgrades across the country
The small-scale refurbishments are designed to deliver quick practical benefits, Brown said. “We are backing our hospitals with…