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The Helicopter Line seeks to keep choppers after court-ordered forfeiture over ‘heli-crayfish’ tours 30th September 2026 /

The Helicopter Line seeks to keep choppers after court-ordered forfeiture over ‘heli-crayfish’ tours

The operator says the offending arose after it misinterpreted advice it sought from MPI.


Court orders forfeiture of choppers worth more than $2m as operator fined over cray heli-tours 29th September 2026 /

Court orders forfeiture of choppers worth more than $2m as operator fined over cray heli-tours

The operator has been fined $12,000 and ordered to forfeit two helicopters worth more than $1m each.


Airbnb blocks ‘AirHome’ trade mark in NZ 16th February 2026 /

Airbnb blocks ‘AirHome’ trade mark in NZ

Airbnb has successfully opposed the registration of the ‘AirHome’ trade mark in New Zealand, with the Intellectual Property Office ruling the name could cause consumer confusion and ordering the applicant to pay costs.


Operator fined $247k after workers hurt 25th August 2025 /

Operator fined $247k after workers hurt

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 after pleading guilty to breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act after two workers were hurt on the job.


Qantas apologises, penalised A$90m over illegal sackings 19th August 2025 /

Qantas apologises, penalised A$90m over illegal sackings

Qantas has apologised to 1,820 ground handling employees and their families for outsourcing their jobs five years ago.


“Common sense prevailed” – Mark Rose on discharge over crayfish experience offences 15th July 2025 /

“Common sense prevailed” – Mark Rose on discharge over crayfish experience offences

The operator of The Rees Hotel Queenstown is fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish tours but former CEO Mark Rose is discharged without conviction.


Legal action launched on behalf of SkyCity against former CEOs, execs, directors 8th July 2025 /

Legal action launched on behalf of SkyCity against former CEOs, execs, directors

Former SkyCity Entertainment Group chief executives Graeme Stephens and Michael Ahearne are among the defendants named in legal action that has started in Australia.


Larnach Castle ex-employee admits $87k theft 19th June 2025 /

Larnach Castle ex-employee admits $87k theft

A Larnach Castle employee has appeared in court charged with stealing nearly $90,000 from the attraction.


Important lessons for business leaders from ex-Ports of Auckland CEO conviction 29th November 2024 /

Important lessons for business leaders from ex-Ports of Auckland CEO conviction

The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management says there are important lessons to be learned from the conviction of former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson.


Queenstown hotel’s “regret” for offences, expresses full confidence in management 19th November 2024 /

Queenstown hotel’s “regret” for offences, expresses full confidence in management

The operator of The Rees in Queenstown is convicted of breaking fisheries rules associated with a luxury tour experience.


Maritime NZ urges operators prioritise safety after jet boat collision, injury 29th October 2024 /

Maritime NZ urges operators prioritise safety after jet boat collision, injury

An operator is penalised more than $50,000 over a collision that caused serious injury.


Jet boat operator charged 22nd January 2024 /

Jet boat operator charged

Go Jets Wānaka and one of its skippers have been charged over a crash on the Clutha River more than a year ago.