Who can take you to court? The 40+ agencies with legal powers in NZ

From tax evasion to rogue pilots and illegal crayfish feasts, dozens of agencies other than police can - and do - take people to court.
From tax evasion to rogue pilots and illegal crayfish feasts, dozens of agencies other than police can - and do - take people to court. Keep Reading
Only a small number of people applying for loans are being turned away - and usually there is a way to get them across the line in future, brokers and banks say. Keep Reading
Study shows minor dietary tweaks among older people can slow the progress of heart disease, diabetes and depression. Keep Reading
Homeowners are advised to speak with their neighbours and agree on the work required before turning to formal proceedings. Keep Reading
Ever wondered which area has the best credit scores, the most affordable homes, or the lowest unemployment? Keep Reading
An energy efficiency expert breaks down what you should be doing, and just how much you could save by doing them. Keep Reading
Let's say you've inherited or accrued a decent sum, should you buy a home or invest in shares? Keep Reading
AI is here to stay, so rather than fearing it will replace you at work, try using it to your own advantage. Keep Reading
Frances Cook shares some key moves to help you keep calm and stay afloat in choppy financial waters. Keep Reading
The changes aim to make it faster and easier to obtain a full driver's licence, while introducing new safety features for those on their learner's or restricted. Keep Reading
AI is now widely used in the recruitment process, but some experts say 'being human' is the key to setting yourself apart. Keep Reading
As the tide of AI ‘slop’ rises, it’s more important than ever to hone your reality-checking skills. Keep Reading
Know what you want financially but sometimes lose the will to make it happen? Keep Reading
Netflix streaming came to New Zealand 10 years ago this month and how we watch television has never quite been the same. Keep Reading
Trying to sell a house right now? Stay alert, because your buyer is holding a great hand of cards right now. Keep Reading
An extract from Life Hacks from the Buddha, by Auckland-based psychiatrist and sleep expert Dr Tony Fernando. Keep Reading
Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows. Keep Reading
Keen to invest some cash but don't know where to start? Here are four easy steps for beginners. Keep Reading
It takes just five to eight years for a typical solar power system to pay for itself on a New Zealand home, experts say. Keep Reading
One property investment company is warning people not to be tempted to part with their money for social media courses, which can cost thousands of dollars. Keep Reading
“No one is rich enough to do without a neighbour,” goes an old proverb. And Kiwis can see just how rich their neighbours are as detailed income data is... Keep Reading
Collected notifications and news from Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle Keep Reading
Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading