News in Brief

News in Brief
KPMG alert police after two drink spiking incidents at monthly work function
Law & Regulation

KPMG alert police after two drink spiking incidents at monthly work function

KPMG has launched an internal investigation and filed a police report after two alleged drink-spiking incidents at separate monthly staff functions.The audit, tax and advisory company’s New Zealand executive chair, Matt Prichard, told the NZ Herald it was “unthinkably bad” and th...

Staff reporters 06 Sep 2023
Slow winter for consumer spending
Retail

Slow winter for consumer spending

After a tough winter, consumer spending spiked ahead of Father's Day.

Staff reporters 06 Sep 2023
RBA keeps cash rate unchanged at Lowe’s final meeting
Economy

RBA keeps cash rate unchanged at Lowe’s final meeting

“Some further tightening of monetary policy may be required.”

Ella Somers 05 Sep 2023
Sale of Taratahi agri training centre edges closer
Finance

Sale of Taratahi agri training centre edges closer

However, it requires the agriculture minister's sign off.

Riley Kennedy 05 Sep 2023