Acecco Holding is also a 51% shareholder of Beautylife Electronics NZ, which has so far not been affected by the company’s receivership or subsidiary liquidations. However, several of the entities in question are now in liquidation, and therefore any recoveries are unlikely. As for unsecured creditors, total claims have amounted to $8.65m. The receivers said it is unlikely that unsecured creditors will be repaid in part or in full. In total, Acecco Holdings has a current deficit of $7.45m.

Similarly, like any chief executives, those responsible for sporting institutions are expected to balance the books and run their corporate office in line with sound business management practice. Pragnell admits navigating controversial employment matters in the public eye is one of the more difficult aspects of the role. I think Kiwis really appreciate, they can handle mistakes, but just being frank about those things, about the situation, is really, really important.”All Whites captain Chris Wood. I think it’s the strategy for the organisation and what you’ve developed with staff, board and players – these are our goals. That’s how you judge success as an organisation, but naturally, you want to win.”Becker said success on the pitch is a big marker for the performance of an organisation.

Brooklyn Beckham accused Victoria Beckham of dancing "very inappropriately" at his wedding. Photo / Dimitrios Kambouris, AFPA guest at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding to Nicola Peltz has backed up his claim that his mother Victoria Beckham danced “very inappropriately” with him at the reception party. In his post, he said: “She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.”Now, Stavros Agapiou has seemingly confirmed Brooklyn’s recollection of events. Stavros is the husband of DJ Fat Tony, who performed at the wedding reception.

Photo: ODT filesA gang-related pack attack behind bars has seen four men extend their stay in prison. Collins-Roberts attempted to punch the second victim, who then fell to the ground, and Pere kicked him while Collins-Roberts punched his head. Duncan then delivered two more blows to the first victim’s head before continuing the attack with Panapa. Judge Retzlaff sentenced Duncan to 10 and a-half months’ imprisonment on top of the sentence he was already serving, while Pere received nine and a-half months jail. Collins-Roberts would serve an extra nine months on his current sentence for the attack and Panapa had eight months tacked on to his jail term.

Photo: ODT FilesPromises to be more specific about wait times for surgeries have not been kept, an Otago man says. When approached yesterday, HNZ Southern said it was still working on a solution, which should be ready for outpatients early this year. "With issues such as letting the patient know about waiting times, they’re dragging the chain. New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) president Anne Daniels said the information needed to be distributed, but this would require resourcing. "These guidelines include sending letters to patients informing them of surgery wait times.

A man who was arrested for shooting fireworks at people in Castle St has avoided a conviction. Jack Hume, 20, was charged with causing criminal nuisance, but the charge was dismissed last month. Hume was in Castle St on November 8 when he allegedly aimed a lit firework towards a group outside a flat. There were multiple instances of people in Castle St causing trouble with fireworks last year. Weeks earlier, police and fire crews had fireworks shot at them in Castle St after responding to reports of a fireworks fight involving about 50 people.

A French Navy helicopter operates along a seized fishing vessel at a location in the South Pacific. France's Navy has seized 4.87 tonnes of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said. Photo / Handout, Marine Nationale, AFPFrench Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine believed headed to Australia from ship in South PacificA French Navy helicopter operates along a seized fishing vessel at a location in the South Pacific. France's Navy has seized 4.87 tonnes of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said. Photo / Handout, Marine Nationale, AFPFrance’s Navy has seized 4.87 tonnes of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said.

Eden had been on kidney dialysis three times a week at Middlemore Hospital. It is a claim that Middlemore Hospital denies. “We will share the review findings with the whānau in the coming weeks.”Eden Rapana-Campbell recovering in Middlemore Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in February 2025. Kiri CampbellBut she questioned whether the same processes had been followed on August 12 when her daughter was rushed to Middlemore Hospital. Eden Rapana-Campbell was known to staff at Middlemore Hospital via her regular visits for dialysis treatment.

“This deal secures the operations of the joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia for generations,” the spokesperson added, referring to the largest of the Chagos islands. Mauritius said they had “taken note” of Trump’s comments criticising the deal, but said the issue was no longer up for debate. ‘Significant contributions’The UK kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence from Britain in the 1960s. Challenges in international and domestic courts had left the status of the military base “under threat”, according to the UK Government. The UK Government spokesperson insisted the base was “one of the most significant contributions to the UK and US intelligence and security relationship”.

Ellen DeGeneres supports protesters in Minneapolis after Renee Good's shooting by Ice officers. Photo / @ellendegeneresEllen DeGeneres has expressed her support for anti-Immigration Customs Enforcement protesters in Minneapolis. The 67-year-old star took to Instagram to describe her sadness at what’s happening in “the happiest city in America” following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by Immigration Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers this month. “I shot it there because they say it’s the happiest city in America. And I found that to be true.

The couple had hired an arborist to advise them on the damage to tree and for its subsequent removal. But the arborist told them the branch had provided “notable visual appeal” of an archway at the entrance of their property. “BE does not say whether the loss of the branch has reduced the value of the property or place any value on that loss. Please email shayne.currie@nzme.co.nzTrevelyan said she had asked CS at the tribunal hearing whether he could put a value on the loss of the tree branch; he said he could not. According to the consultant, this was too low to result in any loss in property value using internationally accepted valuation principles.

One person was transported to hospital after a "multiple motorbike crash" near the Devils Staircase south of Queenstown. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were called to the crash in Kingston Rd about 4pm yesterday. One patient, in a moderate condition, was transported to Lakes District Hospital. Another patient, in a minor condition, was assessed and treated at the scene. — Allied Media

One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau. A police spokesman said they received reports of the single-vehicle crash near Moa Creek Rd about 9.20am yesterday. Reports indicated the vehicle "rolled down a farm track", the spokesman said. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said appliances from Alexandra and Omakau responded. No-one was trapped in the ute.

Two wild deer have been removed from Anchor Island in Fiordland. Photo: Leon EverettTwo Fiordland islands — home to endangered species including the kākāpō — have been returned to deer-free status after a Department of Conservation operation. During annual checks of islands in Dusky Sound and Preservation Inlet, three deer were removed: one from Indian Island and two from Anchor Island. Anchor Island’s lush forests support rare species, including the critically endangered kākāpō and kākāriki karaka. "Maintaining a wild deer-free status doesn’t just safeguard wildlife — it demonstrates how targeted, science-led action can contribute to biodiversity protection worldwide."

International hockey captains (from left) United States’ Emma DeBerdine, New Zealand A’s Anna Willocks, Vantage Black Sticks’ Olivia Shannon and Japan’s Yu Kudo, outside Knox College ahead of this week’s Women’s Summer of Hockey tri-nation tournament in Dunedin. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTERAfter 20 years of no international women’s hockey in Dunedin, the city is once again playing host to teams from across the globe. Yesterday marked the opening of the women’s tri-nation tournament, where the United States, Japan, New Zealand and a New Zealand development team will compete over four days. He said international teams usually flew into Auckland or Christchurch, so it was nice to show them other parts of New Zealand. Yesterday’s opening ceremony featured a powhiri where the New Zealand teams sung Tūtira mai ngā iwi and the United States and Japan teams also sung.