Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.

The govt has revealed how it plans to double the value of tourism exports by 2034 and boost visitor numbers.

A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing more than $1 million.