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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA - The Government is re-examining knife crime laws following concerns expressed by a High Court judge last week.

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.

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

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.