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'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'
Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain
The Findlays have been selling their cherries from a shed near Napier for 16 years.
Former NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports
'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade
A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant
'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'
Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says
Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.
Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store
Opening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
Kiwi teen sets up website for second-hand uniforms
Teen creates one-stop second-hand uniform website.
Ocean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing deal
The bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.
Business news around NZ
Ex-Breakfast host given payout; TVNZ wins early legal battle
'I can imagine people being outraged that TVNZ signed a deal with me.'
'We’re not going to be a slave to a surplus' - Associate Finance Minister
Expectations tempered around return to surplus in 2027/28.
Market close: NZ stocks recover to make small gain
Investors are waiting for next week's pivotal interest rate decision.
More Hawke's Bay business news
Ocean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing deal
The bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time
A woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.
Trev Terry Marine receivership: Two major banks among creditors owed $16.6m
The family-owned boat company collapsed under excessive debt, receivers say.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Bioluminescent dolphins and a sprint finish: Waka returns to bay with talented rangatahi in tow
After a weeks-long journey, Hawke's Bay's prized waka hourua has returned home.