NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer episode two: The eye-watering values of just three spectacular NZ houses
Phil Spencer started off at Hahei House in the sunny Coromandel before heading to the Southern Lakes, to…
Operation Mexted: Police bust alleged drug-smuggling ring across Auckland, Waikato
The operation resulted in the seizure of five firearms, $915,335 in cash, 791 grams of methamphetamine, 18g of…
Crown takes Mount Maunganui house, cash, Rolex, car after Hongxia May Chen hired illegal sex workers
But that wasn’t the end of the matter. Now, $1,117,000 worth of her assets have been forfeited to…
Reti earmarks $70m of new agency’s budget for AI commercialisation grants
The Government defunded Callaghan, merged several Crown Research Institutes and trimmed what it called “blue sky” research funding…
Failed BNPL service Laybuy sinks into liquidation, $7.6 million recovered in customer payments
The report detailed distributions made to creditors so far by the receivers. Kiwibank, who is a secured creditor…
Hawke’s Bay: Rates arrears concern in Wairoa as amount owing doubles in one year
“Wairoa people are struggling in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle and the flooding that resulted from the bar…
Ryman Healthcare bails on $240m Christchurch village, quitting site
Neighbours of the Christchurch site have been reported as complaining about graffiti, dumped rubbish and weeds on that…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to face questions after new fund to attract events to New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face fresh questions today following his announcement of a $70 million…
Government aims to attract major events, announces $70m package
This fund will be paid for by taxpayers and is currently a one-off. The Government has come under…
$18m Tairua housing project Pepe Ridge sells majority of first stage sections
Construction for Pepe Ridge on Azimuth Road started in 2021 with the clearing of the hill. Photo /…
Fugitive Ayom Wek on run for 12 months in connection with $1.8m scam surrenders to Auckland police
The then 31-year-old was charged with 33 counts of money laundering and one of receiving stolen funds linked…
Morningstar expects Auckland Airport won’t reach pre-Covid numbers until 2028; Former a2 Milk boss gets $55 million payout deal; Discount airline set to die, United CEO says; Ryanair laments Russian drones; Qantas gets new Airbus
Morningstar said Auckland Airport’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure plans were generally a good thing. The airport’s projects include a new…