News in Brief

News in Brief
Commerce Commission warns Kmart over misleading cotton claims
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Commerce Commission warns Kmart over misleading cotton claims

The Commerce Commission has warned Kmart NZ Holdings about potential breaches of the Fair Trading Act and unsubstantiated claims in its advertising of "100% sustainably sourced cotton." The commission's competition, fair trading, and credit general manager, Vanessa Horne, exp...

BD AI 14 Aug 2025
SkyCity told off over Adelaide casino
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SkyCity told off over Adelaide casino

SkyCity Adelaide historically put profit ahead of compliance, according to an independent report’s findings out Tuesday, although significant changes have since been made.Retired Australian Supreme Court Judge Brian Martin, AO, KC, found past failures and ongoing issues at the bu...

Staff reporters 13 Aug 2025
Chris Seed named New Zealand's US ambassador
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Chris Seed named New Zealand's US ambassador

Chris Seed has been appointed as New Zealand's next ambassador to the United States.“New Zealand’s strategic partnership with the United States is one of our most important and long-standing relationships,” said Foreign Minister Winston Peters.“It is therefore essential that...

BD AI 13 Aug 2025
Santana Minerals announces A$63 million capital raise
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Santana Minerals announces A$63 million capital raise

Dual-listed Australian gold miner Santana Minerals has announced an A$63 million ($69m) capital raise, including a fully underwritten placement for gross proceeds of A$60 million.The placement includes 103.4 million new fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.58 per share.It is a 7.9%...

Staff reporters 11 Aug 2025