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Farmer cheats taxes and Covid support schemes to fuel six-figure gambling habit
Waikato man sentenced for false tax returns and fraudulent Covid support applications.
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Kerry Paul on how to build a global business from the ground up
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A berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US job
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Founding trio of Miraka stand down after 12 years of growth
Kingi Smiler, Maxwell Parkin and Mai Kieu Lien were instrumental in forming Taupō company.
Poor rural broadband highlighted in briefing to new Communications Minister
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Research shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.
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'Perfect storm' for avocado growers during dismal season
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The dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sink
Big food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles
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A $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.
$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissions
The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.
Solid half-year profit for LIC despite 'challenging year'
'The stakes are high, but [farmers] continue to show resilience.'
'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales
“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”
Ospri CEO resigns
'Undoubtedly, Mr Stuart leaves Ospri in a more resilient and strengthened position.'
Small yardings but steady market at Stortford Lodge
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'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export ban
Strategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop
Zespri boss Dan Mathieson leaving for job with global berry giant
The CEO of seven years will stay to oversee the new season's export sales.
Dairy sector upbeat as demand remains 'biggest unknown'
New Zealand stands to gain from rivals' falling ingredients volumes.