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"Wellness" Compo Could Be Offered To Historic Abuse Claims

By Ian Llewellyn of NZPA Wellington, Feb 24 NZPA - Up to a thousand victims of historic abuse could be offered "wellness payments" to settle their claims, MPs were told today.

Clarification Of Trust Ownership Of Horizon Energy Needed

Whakatane, Feb 12 NZPA - A clause in its own trust deed has forced the Eastern Bay Energy Trust to abandon its attempted takeover of power lines company Horizon Energy - for now.

Auckland Airport To Oppose Trust Supreme Court Move

Auckland Airport To Oppose Trust Supreme Court Move
Wellington, Feb 12 NZPA - Auckland International Airport is disappointed that the Craigie Trust intends to take a dispute over land to the Supreme Court.

Iwi Wants More Info On Horizon Takeover

By Dave Williams of NZPA Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - The Bay of Plenty iwi that blocked the Eastern Bay Energy Trust's bid to take over the local lines company says it is not opposed to the idea, but wants to know where the money is coming from.

Iwi Challenge Stalls Horizon Takeover

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - The Eastern Bay Energy Trust has parked its takeover offer for Horizon Energy Distribution while it seeks legal clarification on whether it can actually buy the remaining shares in the NZX-listed lines company, following a challenge by a Bay of Plenty iwi.

Alliance Wins Appeal Against Commission Decision

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - The Alliance Party has won a Court of Appeal ruling that could have implications for future election broadcasts.

Minister Orders Report On Knife Crime Laws

Minister Orders Report On Knife Crime Laws
Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA - The Government is re-examining knife crime laws following concerns expressed by a High Court judge last week.

Trust Poll On Horizon Energy Takeover Delayed

Trust Poll On Horizon Energy Takeover Delayed
Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - The announcement of the result by Eastern Bay Energy Trust's poll of consumers on its takeover offer for Horizon Energy Distribution Ltd has been delayed by an interim injunction taken out by a Maori trust.

Meridian Given Environment Court Nod On Wind Farm

Meridian Given Environment Court Nod On Wind Farm
Wellington, Jan 27 NZPA - Meridian Energy can proceed with a central North Island wind farm, following an Environment Court ruling.

LWR Receivers Yet To Make Progress In Paying Off Debts

LWR Receivers Yet To Make Progress In Paying Off Debts
Wellington, Jan 27 NZPA - Six months after textile manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) entered receivership, its administrators have yet to make significant progress in paying back the money it owes.