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Hobbit seen as bigger draw than Lord of Rings
The tourism industry is gathering in Queenstown for its annual sales pitch to buyers from around the world, with high hopes the Hobbit movies will prove an irresistible lure to tourists.
China Business 2012: Government backing the key for kiwifruit firm
GlobalHort finds the Chinese experience an agreeable and rewarding one.
Wine war: Quality v quantity
New Zealand is exporting more bulk wine to be bottled overseas, putting the industry's reputation at risk.
Air NZ shares drop as Fyfe denies Telecom talk
Air New Zealand shares have fallen 4pc this morning as chief executive Rob Fyfe poured cold water on speculation he could take the top job at Telecom.
World to spend up large at Karaka auctions
Millions spent after yearlings get their two minutes in the ring.
London routes not in danger, vows Fyfe
Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe is backing the airline's struggling service to London but warning of seasonal cuts to the schedule.
Ten-year plan aims to double value of Auckland tourism
Strategy targets Australian and Asian travellers in bid to bring in $6 billion.
Wineries unite to crack US market
Five NZ wineries have joined forces to target the United States market, with plans for exports to hit nearly one million bottles within five years.