“Not living in the same house or not sharing finances does not exclude the possibility that a de facto relationship exists. If in doubt, contract out to preserve separate property ,” Peart said.

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs today for Thailand and Indonesia to strengthen NewZealand’s economic ties with two of Southeast Asia’s largest and fastestgrowing economies.

It’s a busy time of year for Stacey Faith, calving 300-plus cows, rearing their calves and keeping the Faith Farm’s roadside ...