Receivers to embattled electronics retailer say gift vouchers could not be honoured and deposits would not be refunded due to financial circumstances.

Tauranga boatbuilder Pachoud Yachts is enjoying a resurgence of business after riding out the doldrums of the Global Financial Crisis.

Several readers have contacted the Herald expressing their fears after eating the potentially contaminated ham.

International students are being duped by unregulated education agents overseas to study in the regions to gain bonus points for residency.