Latest from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Editorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue

OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.

Former top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attack

The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.

NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules

The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.

'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projects

The Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.

'Cold sweats': Why ex-real estate star wants out of prison after 'life-altering' attack

The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.

'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for life

Michael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.

ASB and POLi strike deal - is the Govt's competition push working?

Deal marks a step towards open banking gaining scale.

Why us? Airports up in arms over fresh regulatory review blindside

Airports say Air NZ domestic dominance is what really requires attention.

Chokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for Napier

The roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation

Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessman

Drever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.

Why a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energy

Simeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.

More big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 reveals

Tourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.

Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers

There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone

A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.

Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending

The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.