News in Brief

News in Brief
Dunedin council takes $13.2m punt on Forbury Park
Property

Dunedin council takes $13.2m punt on Forbury Park

The city has yet to say what it will do with the 12-hectare beachside site.

Staff reporters 01 Feb 2024
Ngāi Tahu's Arihia Bennett steps down

Ngāi Tahu's Arihia Bennett steps down

Ngāi Tahu's Arihia Bennett will step down as the iwi celebrates $1b milestone.

Staff reporters 31 Jan 2024
Propel Funeral Partners snaps up Otago operator for $A4.6m
Markets

Propel Funeral Partners snaps up Otago operator for $A4.6m

Southern Funeral Home has been in business for nearly 30 years.

Staff reporters 30 Jan 2024
NZ to ban 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics
Law & Regulation

NZ to ban 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics

PFAs can be found in lipstick, mascara and shaving cream.

Staff reporters 30 Jan 2024