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Majority of kiwifruit growers support industry reform

BlackRock takes 5pc slice of Fletcher

Wall St up as US dollar falls

Consumers buoyant after fuel, rate drop

Consumer confidence has strengthened over the past three months, the Westpac McDermott Miller survey found, thanks to a rebound in rural New Zealand.

Logjam at China ports sees prices drop

Export log prices dropped for the first time in eight months as shipments to China, the nation's largest market, exceeded demand.

Pumpkin Patch stocks continue to rise

Pumpkin Patch's attempt to hose down market enthusiasm about a potential takeover failed to have the desired effect yesterday.

Australia's housing boom may threaten economy

The head of Australia's banking regulator says the current state of the housing market poses a possible risk to the economy, even if it isn't in a bubble.

Brian Gaynor: Confidence helping our economy power ahead

The December quarter 2014 gross domestic product statistics, released this week, show the economy was a top performer last year.

Wall St dips as greenback rebounds

Fonterra aims for baby milk boost

A partnership with Beingmate Baby & Child could begin boosting Fonterra's branded infant formula sales in China this year.

Wall St up as Fed rates rise fear eases

Fletcher Building drives index higher

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Fletcher Building, as investors were drawn to firms that have under-performed the benchmark index.

Kiwis need to think big: Indian tycoon

Indian billionaire Nandan Nilekani says scale is a problem New Zealand companies need to overcome to crack the growing Indian market.

Fonterra's $750m China deal

Dairy giant Fonterra will purchase an 18.8 per cent stake in Chinese infant formula maker Beingmate Baby & Child, slightly less than the 20 per cent shareholding it was aiming for.

Lion NZ full-year net profit falls 20pc

Oil giants trade to profit from slump

Known for their oil fields, refineries, and petrol stations, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are also the world's biggest oil traders.

CBL Insurance tipped as next IPO

Wall St gains as Fed pressure eases