The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has not received contact from any other potential bidders.

But LNG would be costly, might be needed only occasionally, and would likely need backing from the government for fast track consent.

The company is promising to employ hundreds of people.

Are Media operates a number of well-known magazine titles in New Zealand.

The changes include a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, a risk-based approach to family trusts and children’s bank accounts, and greater powers for police to freeze bank accounts.

Venue operators and promoters say attracting the biggest artists is difficult. Now there are calls now for the government to step in.

Residential rents are falling in most parts of the country apart from Otago and Southland.

The bidder who smashed a national price record at the recent Angus bull sales says his purchase is “beautifully put together”.