The former Bluechip boss is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy charges in Australia.
Australian real estate firm Raine & Horne has accelerated its expansion into New Zealand with the acquisition.
After wrestling with inflation in 2023 the RBA ends the year still prepared to hike rates further.
The Government decision will increase Turkish Airlines flights by 500%.
The Lucky Country gets lucky again, with iron ore prices powering higher tax revenue.
New Govt plan comes after a record 510,000 people migrated to Australia in 2023, putting pressure on housing but keeping the country out of recession.
The deal is sure to be scrutinised by the ACCC, both for its size and also for its integration of wholesale and retail.
The companies have confirmed discussions to merge and create a new company valued at A$80b.
The deal comes after merger partner Sigma supplanted Ebos as New Zealand supplier earlier this year.
The company’s code says people can be removed in ‘serious cases’.