And the World Health Organisation says there may have been rare human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship.
The proposed transaction will be the first full test of new laws protecting taxpayers from liability.
Council officers have recommended against approving the Manawatū waste-to-energy project.
The chief executive of Simplicity believes New Zealanders paid $345m in excess fees last year.
Stroud Homes Pukekohe collapsed last week, owing trade creditors $1.6 million.
Not as simple as culling boozy Friday drinks or unhealthy snacks in vending machines, companies say.
NYSE-listed company cites challenging market conditions behind ‘difficult decision’.
Meanwhile, expat network Kea is taking ‘very seriously’ the exiting of its global co-chair Jenkinson from the board of a charity.
The complicated Malaysian-based investment preyed on unsophisticated Chinese New Zealanders by promising extraordinary returns, court told.
Xero co-founder and NBR Lister’s plan to spend $60m on not-for-profit ‘legacy project’ is opposed by Ngāti Tukorehe.