Almost 20% increase in hospitality businesses closing, with 2500 gone
Costs were rising and there was only so much that retail prices could increase. “It gets to a…
Convicted sex offender Eric Baker breaches ESO 14 times
The 45-year-old appeared via audio-visual link from Ngawha Prison in Northland for sentencing on three charges of breaching…
Kitchen Things tipped into receivership, 12 stores closed
Efforts to restructure and reduce costs have not been sufficient to offset declining sales and margins. The directors…
Supreme Court declines family’s bid for man’s release after 20 years in secure care
Efforts to free the man from compulsory care have been heard in multiple courts, including the Supreme Court.…
Engineering firm Obelisk Industrial goes bust, BNZ and Kiwibank among creditors owed $11m
Ecovis’ report said the company was in trouble for several months prior to the liquidators’ appointment, “caused by…
Video captures moment a woman’s hair catches fire in a bar in Australia
Four of her friends immediately jumped into action, quickly batting out the flames while she giggled, completely oblivious.…
New York Bagels enters liquidation after 30 years, $84,000 owed to IRD
The business had a number of assets at the date of liquidation, including $2215 in cash, as well…