Altitude Aerospace Interiors Ltd has signed its first contract to fully fit out a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) VIP aircraft interior.

A group of entrepreneurs from the Netherlands has picked up the exclusive rights to market the climate saving technology developed by a Christchurch-based company.

Air New Zealand announced today a transformation of its trans-Tasman and Pacific Island services commencing later this year.

The 20th annual Variety Bash raised a phenomenal $400,000 for sick, disabled and disadvantaged Kiwi kids during its week long convoy from Christchurch to Auckland from March 7 - 14.

TVNZ's proposal to make savage cuts to its news and current affairs is an idiotic strategy worthy of the bosses of the Dilbert comic strip, said Green Party Broadcasting spokesperson Sue Kedgley.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - The acquittal of three activists yesterday on charges of vandalising the Waihopai spy base near Blenheim does not set a legal precedent, but other defendants may consider using the same "greater good" defence, a criminal law expert says.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - A lobby group has called for the Waihopai spy base to be closed following the acquittal of three activists yesterday on charges of vandalising the base near Blenheim.

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union is consulting with Christchurch-based manufacturer General Cable after the American-owned company announced it plans to lay off nearly a third of its workforce.

Solid Energy has appointed Garry Diack to the newly-created position of Head of Organisation Development and Strategy. Based in Christchurch, Mr Diack will report to Chief Executive Officer, Dr Don Elder.

It's not widely known but in France they drink more Scotch whisky in a month than they do cognac in a year. For Scottish born Charles MacLean it's quirky facts like that which have him smiling.