NZ’s top 10 banned business people: Fraud, bankruptcies, and lifetime bans
Bankruptcy? Fraud conviction? For some, this is no barrier to running a bad business. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Pushpay insider trading case: Prominent businessman loses latest bid for name suppression
Businessman sentenced in 2023 fails to overturn conviction and retain name suppression. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Audit questions hold up Crown Regional Holdings report on troubled mussel farm
Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ businessman Terry Serepisos among victims as alleged fraudster faces Swiss court
Prosecutors claim New Zealand victims bankrolled private jet and a Spanish football club. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Auckland Zoo in legal clash over accessible bathroom design
Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff. Source: NZ Herald Business News
US billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interests, deregisters Valar Ventures
His only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Money-laundering rule changes may lead to New Zealand landing on undesirable grey list, officials warn
Capital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail. Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand slips off least-corrupt podium
New Zealand now has its worst ranking of all time on the Corruption Perceptions Index. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Troubled property developer wound up owing at least $4 million
Twice-bankrupted Ritesh Mani's Eco-Smart Homes slides into liquidation. Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand leaves door open to enabling foreign bribery, OECD warns
Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly says beneficial registry isn't currently a top priority. Source: NZ Herald Business News