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Presents several editorials which discuss different subjects. Thoughts on the scandal involving the First National Bank of Boston; Concerns over the safety of Kim Dae Jung; Reaction to New Zealand's decision not to allow American ships carrying nuclear weapons to dock at its ports.

The article presents information on the survival stories of thalidomide scandal victims as well as the drug in New Zealand. One of the victims of the scandal, Terry Wiles has been the most confronting face of the scandal as his story is being told in film and a book. He and his wife live on payments from the Great Britain-based Thalidomide Trust. Another victim is Oamaru-raised Barry De Geest.

This article reports on the re-emergence of Kylee Davis, co-founder and designer of New Zealand fashion house Insidious Fix, in the fashion industry following a drug scandal. Both Davis and Jason Gitmans of Gitmans Knitwear were keen to start up a label, but wanted a partner. Stitch Ministry, aimed at fashion-conscious metropolitans, comprises mainly knits, from sexy sweaters and vintage shorts to flattering merino dresses. It has already picked up 56 accounts in boutique and streetwear stores, including 20 in Australia.

The article investigates the scandal that has shaken New Zealand's wine industry. The Wither Hills winery and cellar door complex opened in March 2005, it is the culmination of a dream for Brent Marris, local boy made good. When one of New Zealand's most respected wine writers accused him of submitting to judges a specially prepared wine that was different from product meant to be the same in the marketplace, Marris' pedestal was swiftly kicked from under him.

Discloses the scandal involving ANZ Bank, Telecom NZ and Sintel Com Ltd., a phone sex business established by an Israeli philanderer named Yoav Sinai in Auckland, New Zealand. Loan made by Sinai with ANZ Bank to start Sintel; Contract of Sintel with Telecom to provide lines for Sintel's business; Form of payment promised by Sinai; False statements made by Sinai; Korean Telco's revelation of the true business of Sanai.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics about socio-political problems discussed in previous issues of the Metro. Controversy regarding the property development on 17 Kelly Street, Mount Eden, New Zealand; Exposition of the dodgy sale of the dental nurse training school at 17 Kelly Street, Mount Eden; Misinformation regarding Glenstone's purchase of the Kelly Street site at 17 Kelly Street, Mount Eden.

In the article, the author discusses developments in the dairy farming industry in New Zealand as of February 2014. He cites the conducted trial at the Stratford Demonstration Farm to compare intensive dairying and the conventional low-cost dairying methods. He cites three major developments worldwide in 2013 that could significantly affect the dairy sector, including the Fonterra botulism scandal.

Presents information on several achievements and challenges faced by the New Zealand Department of Labour. Formation of the Supreme Court; Decrease in the rate of unemployment; Passage of a legislation regarding criminal gangs; Immigration scandals.

Deals with the allegation of the television program "Assignment" by New Zealand state broadcaster TVNZ, that Simunovich Fisheries has bribed Winston Peters as part of the so-called scampi scandal in the country. Comments about the scandal; Decision of Simunovich Fisheries and Peters to file a defamation suits against TVNZ; Overview of politics in New Zealand.

The article discusses the musical scandal surrounding the German a-cappella band "Wise Guys" and the analysis of its song texts by New Zealand school children.

The article reports on the reducing level of performance pay for CEO in New Zealand according to a survey conducted by Sheffield. Unlike in New Zealand, the level of discretionary pay in the U.S. is 62%. Executives also receive a smaller proportion of their remuneration in the form of benefits. Companies are avoiding performance-based reward systems due to high-profile bonus and share option scandals.

The article focuses on CanWest Global Communications in light of New Zealand's biggest-ever tax-avoidance case. The Inland Revenue Department is taking seven investors to court over a forestry scheme called Trinity. It saw investors buy cutting rights to trees that wouldn't mature for 35 years, claiming the expenses now without reporting income for decades. Details of the case are secret, and every Kiwi tax lawyer seems on one side of this case or the other. Hearings are due to commence in July. Canada's own CanWest Global Communications will no doubt be watching with interest. The media giant has been mentioned in reports on Trinity, thanks to its supposed massive investment in a Douglas fir forest a decade ago. Now CanWest is reportedly looking to spin off its New Zealand media assets, which contributed $96 million to revenue of $2.6 billion last year. Plans to list on the NZSE in July, floating up to 49% of shares, appear to be underway. CanWest tried and failed to sell the properties a couple years ago, but profits have been on the rise ever since ($21 million in Q1), and the holdings are riding high on strong ad demand. Experts say CanWest could net as much as NZ$200 million in an IPO, getting back what it paid and setting itself up for an exit in stages, while maintaining a majority position.

Highlights the depositions of Craig Norgate, former CEO of Fonterra, during Auckland District Court hearing into the dairy industry's so-called powdergate scandal. Questions directed to Norgate on alleged illegal exporting activities involving Food Solutions Group; Views expressed by Norgate on the status of the dairy industry in New Zealand; Challenges facing the dairy industry in the country; Details on the hearing.

Focuses on the conjecture of the Serious Fraud Office that there could have been any of three different motives for the dairy products export activity scandal known as Powdergate in New Zealand. Examination on the three alleged motives; Information on the defendants to the Powdergate scandal; Contention of the lawyers of the defendant during a court hearing; Details on the case.

The author focuses on rumours and scandals during the fashion week in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand in April 2008. The author mentions gossips about a fashionista who was seen flaunting the same designer outfit as she wore at a launch a week prior to the fashion events. The author says that the actual events were a credit to their new sponsor, the involved designers, and the team that organised the whole week.

Reports on the political scandal in New Zealand involving Saatchi & Saatchi worldwide chief executive Kevin Roberts. Scandal prompted by a dinner by New Zealand's first female Prime Minister Jenny Shipley at Roberts' home in Wellington; Allegations that Shipley made a sweetheart deal by increasing the country's Tourism Board business with Saatchi.

Looks at scandals in New Zealand in the beginning of 1997. The charging of two District Court judges; Judge Robert Hesketh; Judge Martin Beattie; Details about the charges; Other cases.