Law & Regulation

Explore the latest legal news by BusinessDesk, covering legal rulings, important court cases, and more.
Health and safety overhaul coming this week
Politics

Health and safety overhaul coming this week

The first tranche of changes announced on Monday has already provoked criticism.

Dileepa Fonseka 31 Mar 2025
Woolworths, Foodstuffs' Quin say divestment will lift prices
Retail

Woolworths, Foodstuffs' Quin say divestment will lift prices

An academic says claims that customers benefit from scale are overstated.

Gregor Thompson 31 Mar 2025
RBNZ signals U-turn on bank capital requirements
Finance

RBNZ signals U-turn on bank capital requirements

A major shift at RBNZ's first public outing since Adrian Orr's sudden departure.

Pattrick Smellie 31 Mar 2025
Auckland airport pares aviation charges
Markets

Auckland airport pares aviation charges

The change will save passengers about $150m over five years.

Pattrick Smellie 31 Mar 2025


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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