17th March 2026 Legal / SeafoodA Christchurch-licensed fish receiver and fish processing factory has been fined $20,000 for biosecurity breaches of a shellfish contained zone.
13th February 2026 Legal / talleysTalley’s is reported to be filing an appeal against the High Court’s decision on its defamation claim against TVNZ.
11th February 2026 Legal / Maritime NZA successful Maritime NZ prosecution against Sealord provides important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace, according to the agency.
5th February 2026 Legal / T&G GlobalT&G Global adds another significant legal victory from China’s highest court to its IP arsenal while enforcement of earlier Envy judgment results in illegal apple trees being destroyed.
17th December 2025 HelloFresh / LegalThe Australian competition watchdog has launched legal action against subscription meal kit company HelloFresh for allegedly misleading consumers.
24th November 2025 Legal / WoolworthsWWNZ is not breaking a financial sweat over the possibility of copping a fine in current FTA proceedings, but might that change with new penalties coming in?
18th November 2025 Legal / RegulationThe government has announced its increases to maximum penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act, which feed into its attempt to crack down on the grocery sector.
7th November 2025 Legal / SeekaThe kiwifruit company says it has discovered invoicing irregularities and “all relevant regulatory authorities” have been notified.
23rd October 2025 Legal / ZespriZespri is claiming a “significant legal victory in China” as part of its coordinated action against fraudulent use of its intellectual property abroad.
17th October 2025 Hello Fresh / LegalMeal kit delivery service HelloFresh has been sentenced at the Auckland District Court, copping a $845,000 fine for breaches of the Fair Trading Act, according to RNZ.
2nd October 2025 Fisheries NZ / LegalA former commercial fisher, who illegally sold seaweed online, has been fined $50,000.
22nd September 2025 Legal / WoolworthsWoolworths New Zealand is going to court after the New Zealand Food Safety laid charges against the supermarket for poor management of a rat infestation at a Dunedin store.
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