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Upmarket nuts cream of the crop

Being made redundant may feel like the end of the road for many, but for Tutira resident Mark Kearney it was a new beginning. In

Jetstar's $40m boost for the regions

Jetstar's regional operations could boost the economy of four centres it serves by about $40 million a year, according to Infometrics

Silver Fern Farms sell off deal to be completed

The controversial deal which will see meat processor Silver Fern Farms sell a 50 per cent controlling stake to Shanghai Maling is set to be completed.

TPP axing a 'blow' to NZ say biz leaders

Donald Trump's axing of the TPP is unsurprising but still a huge disappointment say two business leaders.

Firm lauded for remote-control boat loader

Balex Marine's Automatic Boat Loader has received a Special Mention in leading international marine design awards DAME, announced

Waterfront cattle station goes to market

The waterfront farm combines beef and sheep with honey and tourism.

Trump: I will quit TPP on day one

US President-elect Donald Trump has released a video saying he will withdraw the US from the TPP trade deal on his first day in office.

22 Kaikoura farms forced to dump milk

Fonterra Cooperative Group says milk collection has been restored in earthquake damaged Culverden, Waiau and Amuri areas.

Heavyweights lobby Govt on climate action

Heavyweights lobby Government to set emission targets, create long-term plan and implement policies.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rush Munro's to export internationally

Hastings ice cream parlour Rush Munro's is celebrating 90 years in business. They're also gearing up to expand into the international market. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Zespri takes kiwifruit back to China

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is in the early stages of growing kiwifruit in China, the fruit's native home.

Bumper kiwifruit season completed

The last of the 67 charter vessels for the 2016 NZ kiwifruit season - the Asian Lily V27 - left Tauranga yesterday with 2343 pallets

Farmers, fishers get $5m quake relief

Farmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.

Good news for cash-strapped farmers

Fonterra today increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 75 cents to $6.00 per kgMS.

Henry van der Heyden appointed chairman of Rabobank

Henry van der Heyden has been appointed chairman of Rabobank New Zealand Limited, replacing John Palmer who has retired from the board.

Veritas shareholders don't hold back

Disgruntled Veritas Investments shareholders fired a salvo of questions over poor performance and the tanking share price for the group.

Milk price rise 'sooner rather than later'

Fonterra is likely to raise its milk price forecast from $5.25 to at least $5.75 ''sooner rather than later'' on the back of another

Freight costs spike 18pc post quake

The changes to the freight routes in and out of Canterbury have seen an 18 per cent increase in cost.