Wellington, Dec 9 NZPA - New Zealand's laws relating to official information need looking at again after some 25 years, Law Commission president Sir Geoffrey Palmer says.

Wellington, Oct 20 NZPA - The owners of Christchurch-based outdoor lifestyle retailer Kathmandu are thought to be looking to take advantage of a buoyant Australian sharemarket as they float the company.

Wellington, Oct 19 NZPA - Kathmandu, the outdoor lifestyle retailer based in Christchurch, has signalled 18 further store openings in New Zealand as it launched a sale of shares today from Australia.

Wellington, Sept 14 NZPA - Microsoft chief financial officer Chris Liddell, a New Zealander, today announced a $1.4 million donation of software to childcare charity Barnardos New Zealand.

Wellington, June 2 NZPA - Salaries largely stabilised as the economic downturn hit, although pressure remains on earnings for roles where candidate demand continues to be high, a new survey has found.

Wellington, April 15 NZPA - The number of people looking for work in telephone call centres has grown "dramatically", says specialist recruitment firm Hays.

Wellington, March 3 NZPA - The Jade group of companies has announced its half year operating revenue is up 31 percent.

Wellington, Feb 27 NZPA - Charlies Group Ltd, the drinks company fronted by celebrity Marc Ellis, reported an interim loss after encountering problems with its information technology system.

Wellington, Feb 2 NZPA - Supermarket chain Progressive Enterprises is planning to spend up to $200 million annually on new supermarkets and refurbishing existing stores during the next five years.

There are 35 new MPs in Parliament, 15 from National. Among the new intake is National's Nikki Kaye who talks to Maggie Tait of NZPA about her past and what she brings to the new role.