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Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m

Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast

Why filling the petrol tank is about to get cheaper for Kiwis

Slower global growth is suppressing oil prices which should flow to the local pump prices.

Inside Economics: Why is the housing recovery taking so long? And what’s shrinking NZ’s current account deficit?

Is falling migration stalling the house price recovery?

Westpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25

Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.

Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export

Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.

Genesis Energy pares back retail arm

Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.

Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support

Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.

Huia Burt replaces Luke Blincoe at Electric Kiwi

Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe has stepped down, effective immediately.

Coal, gas data shows NZ 'lurching from crisis to crisis'

Figures show NZ relied heavily on coal and gas-driven power generation from April to June.

Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water

Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.