Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
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Judge accepts "lives are at risk" but nothing could be done by courts.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Employers cannot sack unvaccinated staff
Michael Wood confirms it is illegal to sack someone for not being vaccinated.
No guests left at Crown Plaza MIQ facility where Covid is suspected to have entered community
No guests are due to stay in the Crown Plaza MIQ facility in Auckland for two weeks.
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Only Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts' 24 liquor stores can open in West Auckland.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Major retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union says
Some employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.
Countdown imposes limits on items, The Warehouse avoids using city stores to fill orders
Warehouse avoids using Auckland stores to fill essential orders as shoppers stock up.
Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison
It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.
Covid recovery driving contracting surge in public sector
Contractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.
Hundreds of MIQ rooms ring fenced for Expo 2020 returnees
A number of MIQ spots will be reserved for people returning from the expo in Dubai.
No luxe life for Google billionaire after request for MIQ upgrade declined
Google co-founder Larry Page came to New Zealand for hospital treatment for his child.
Google billionaire allowed into NZ for medical reasons; PM was unaware
The US citizen was granted entry to get hospital treatment for his child.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Travel bubble pause with Victoria extended a further two days
The news comes as Victoria's lockdown is extended.
Government ministry lukewarm on jobs for women strategy
Officials from two ministries don't always see eye-to-eye on proposed action.
MIQ booking system unfair and may be breaking law, says professor
A law professor says the MIQ booking system may be discriminatory.
Auckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000
The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.
Former real estate agent probed over fast food business liquidation
Aaron Drever denies breaking any law and maintains he has done nothing wrong.
'$7m overdue': MIQ staff struggle to identify who needs to pay for stay
Officials say total amount earned by scheme falls well short of the expected revenue.
'Gravely ill' overseas returnee dies in hospital before entering MIQ
The man was 'gravely ill' and his death is being referred to the Coroner.
New stock exchange for SMEs to be launched
Catalist will target companies that are valued between $6m and $60m.
Kiwi actress in MIQ stoush over too much wine, lit candle
'Big Brother's clearly watching us' says Robyn Malcolm.
Land of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobs
Up to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.
MBIE to provide payment range guidance for contractors
It will establish a range per job/contractor. e.g a carpenter being paid between $x and $x
Cases taken to the Tenancy Tribunal plummet in Wellington
There are concerns renters aren't standing up for themselves in fear of being blacklisted.
Emergency housing: Woman beaten unconscious, children being 'put at risk'
Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge.
Watch: Voices of the Pacific - Samoa
Solomona Kelekolio signed up to come work overseas in a bid to better his family's lives back home in Samoa. Voices of the Pacific is a new five-part doco series following five people from a Pacific country who have applied to come to NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme. Video / Pacific Cooperation Foundation