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Major animal welfare issues on Crafar farms, says MAF
"Significant animal welfare issues" have been found among the 20,000 cows on the 22 farms owned by the Crafar family, a MAF inquiry says.

Westpac tax ruling sends tough message
Westpac has lost its High Court challenge against Inland Revenue and has been ordered to pay almost $1 billion in back taxes.

Second bank robbed in Wellington this week
Do you know this man? Police believe he has robbed two Wellington banks this week.

Westpac loses massive tax case on all counts
Westpac Bank faces a tax bill of close to $1 billion after losing one of New Zealand's largest ever tax avoidance cases.

Westpac owes $918m tax bill says High Court
Westpac has lost its $918m tax battle with Inland Revenue.

Crafar Farms put into receivership owing NZ$200m
NZ's largest family owned dairy business is put into receivership by its banks Westpac, Rabobank and PGG Wrightson Finance.

Crafar Farms put into receivership
New Zealand's largest family owned dairy business, Crafar Farms, has been put into receivership, Korda Mentha said in a statement.

Receivers come to grips with Crafar problems
Receivers were getting mud on their gumboots yesterday as they came to grips with problems of Crafar Farms.

Banking while on the go
Internet banking could become old hat as consumers now opt to use their mobile phones.