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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…