The High Court has dismissed a claim by Whangarei pensioners Judy and Bruce Bartle that GE Money acted wrongly when it lent them money to buy a Blue Chip apartment.

Fuel taxes are rising tomorrow, putting the brakes on a good run for motorists who have enjoyed petrol price cuts of 8c a litre since last week.

Queenstown developer Rod Nielsen's business practices should be restricted and he must bear responsibility for commercial irresponsibility, says the High Court.

Outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu may sell shares in an initial public offering as early as next month.