Four-year government term may go to referendum at next election
News in Brief

Four-year government term may go to referendum at next election

Extending the political term is in National's coalition agreements. 

Staff reporters 20 Sep 2024
Guilty pleas in criminal cartel case
Law & Regulation

Guilty pleas in criminal cartel case

Half of the defendants in New Zealand’s first criminal prosecution of cartel conduct have pleaded guilty.In December, the Commerce Commission filed charges against two construction companies and two directors of those firms for allegedly rigging bids for publicly funded projects....

Staff reporters 19 Sep 2024
New Zealand’s current account deficit now $7.2 billion
Economy

New Zealand’s current account deficit now $7.2 billion

The seasonally adjusted figure has risen by $269 million. 

Staff reporters 18 Sep 2024
Jetstar's wings clipped over compo rights
Law & Regulation

Jetstar's wings clipped over compo rights

ComCom plans to file charges against airline. 

Staff reporters 18 Sep 2024