The group of 144 homeowners appealing their high court loss against James Hardie are trying to relitigate the entire case, the building product company's lawyers say.
The market regulator wants to see an assessment as to whether the proposed directors can be considered independent of the largest shareholder.
Inflationary pressures are reflected in a slowdown in retail spending, and a big drop in new car sales
Ray Smith has outlined NZ's preparations and potential response to an outbreak of the disease.