Jamie Gray
Business Reporter
Business reporter, NZ Herald
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Honey exporter Comvita sinks to $16.8m loss
Comvita blames trading conditions in China and non-recurring costs.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Singapore fling: Comvita likes what it sees in honey acquisition
Honey exporter Comvita has pushed further into Asia with its deal to buy HoneyWorld.
Transpower warns of potentially tight winter power supply
Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.
Watch: Genesis powers up with new generator for remote station
Genesis has installed at new generator at its Tuai Power Station, near Lake Waikaremoana.
Why Trustpower sold its retail business to Mercury
Trustpower's retail business was sold to Mercury NZ for $441 million.
Budget 2021: Moody's says NZ fiscal position one of the strongest
Moody's and S&P Global have given their seal of approval to the NZ Budget.
Fonterra units 'almost uninvestable' - asset manager
Fonterra's units could be on the way out if the co-ops proposals are adopted.
Comvita back in black, plans to resume dividends
Comvita returned to profit, driven by growth in its China and North America markets.
What Comvita's strong second half means for the future
Comvita reported a loss for the June year, but has the honey exporter turned the corner?
Farmers back moves to tighten up on forest planting
Farmers support Labour's plan to curtail conversion of pastoral land for forestry.
NZ gender pay gap estimated at 18pc - consultants
Remuneration consultants StrategicPay has estimated NZ's gender pay gap at 17.7 per cent.
Low interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarm
Low interest rates are stoking demand for kiwifruit-growing assets, MyFarm says.
NZ log prices rebounded strongly during level 4 lockdown
Demand from China will determine whether rebound lasts for NZ exports.
Manuka honey is booming, so why are companies tapping into wage subsidies?
Manuka honey companies have applied and received the Government's wage subsidy.
Sweet spot: Why NZ's mānuka honey exporters are smiling again
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted increased demand for NZ's mānuka honey.
Dairy prices smashed by coronavirus
Wholemilk powder prices dropped sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.
NZ log price plunge: Why our third biggest export is in trouble
Log prices have slumped following a big change in the world market dynamic.
Comvita boss to step down, review of business launched
Comvita's CEO is to step down and the company has launched a review of is business.
Tax proposal 'a mangy dog' - CGT backlash
Federated Farmers says the proposed CGT would add omplexity to the rural sector.
Damning life insurance report: Companies choose profit over people
Report lays bare NZ insurance sector culture and conduct.
'Enough is enough': Kiwifruit claimants to cross-appeal
The claimants want the government to accept responsibility.
Kiwifruit growers hail High Court win
The court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.
Tired of high avocado prices? Mexico could offer respite
Mexico is looking at exporting avocados to NZ and Australia.
Some farmers could be back in business in months - Dairy NZ
Some M. bovis hit farmers could be back in business within months.
Government to try eradicating cow disease
150,000 + cattle will be culled in a world-first bid to eradicate Mycloplasma bovis.
NZ kiwifruit growing expands
The popularity of kiwifruit growing is spreading outside the Bay of Plenty.
Sweet start this year for NZ honey sector
Weather and new regulations set the NZ honey sector up for a strong start in 2018.
First-home buyers jump as investor numbers fall
Westpac says there has been a big drop in property investors.
Zespri CEO to split time between NZ, Singapore
Zespri's new chief executive will split his time between NZ and Singapore.
Apples, grape crops undamaged
New Zealand's horticulture industry has emerged largely unscathed after heavy rain over the weekend.
Shock downgrade highlights damaging weather
A shock earnings downgrade from NZ's biggest manuka honey maker, Comvita, highlights the damaging impact of the current unsettled weather.
Comvita hit by poor harvest, shares plunge
A manuka honey shortfall of 60 per cent has seen Comvita's shares plunge by 13.5 per cent.
Zespri suspends shipping to China
Zespri won't be exporting to its biggest market by volume until new checking protocols are in place.
Fonterra's profits soar to $409m
Finally some good news for dairy farmers - Fonterra will be doubling its dividend payout after profits jumped 123 per cent.
Vessels dice with disaster
Large ship incidents risk new Rena-style catastrophes in New Zealand coastal waters.