Business

[ad_1] The world’s second-largest fashion retailer, Sweden’s H&M, is scheduled to close 250 stores across its global network, but has declined to say whether any of its New Zealand stores face the cut. H&M said the closings were necessary as shoppers increasingly shopped online. In August, the company had 5,043 …

[ad_1] Air New Zealand is losing another top executive. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The airline’s CFO Jeff McDowall has notified that he will be leaving following the completion of a planned capital increase in the middle of next year. McDowall had been with the national airline for more than …

[ad_1] An Australian man who admitted possessing more than 100kg of methamphetamine for supply was sentenced to 14 years and seven months in prison. Alan Tran, 27, arrived at Auckland Airport on June 17 last year and was joined by Michael Eugenio Navarro 15 days later. Although their arrival cards …

[ad_1] Are we there yet? Is it Election Day? Is it possible to advance the date a bit from October 17? Not by long – things need to be put in place, pens secured to lengths of string, and the like. What about tomorrow? Election fatigue hit hard during the …

[ad_1] The January ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland has been canceled due to complications during the event amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Tournament director Karl Budge said plans were well under way for the tournament, but with too much uncertainty amid the Covid-19 environment, it was canceled. Serena Williams, winner …

[ad_1] The Covid crisis is changing us. These changes can be measured by our habits and what we spend money on. There is good and bad news. We are eating healthier. But we drink more. And some of us are upping the game. Meanwhile, regardless of what we are buying, …

[ad_1] A Hawke’s Bay business has been fined $ 11,900 for illegally burning prohibited items. The company started a fire that contained toxic elements such as plastic pipes, bottles, clearlite, and strapping, as well as particle board, painted wood, treated wood, insulation, a mattress, and polystyrene in 2019. In Hasting …

[ad_1] NZ First leader Winston Peters says he has no regrets about forming a coalition with Labor and that it has not hurt his chances of returning to power. Peters responded to questions from the public at a virtual meeting at City Hall hosted by the New Zealand Herald tonight. …

[ad_1] The Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust is protesting outside The press Election debate, asking the prime minister to announce an investigation into the West Coast Christian community. About 100 protesters demonstrated in front of the Christchurch City Hall before the election press debate began at 7pm on Tuesday. The debate …

[ad_1] Supplied A Hawke’s Bay business has been fined for illegally burning in Hawke’s Bay. (File photo) A Hawke’s Bay business has been fined $ 11,900 after an illegal burn last year. A court decision to fine Hastings Demolition Limited $ 11,900 for burning prohibited items sent a “strong message …