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Fonterra signs up for half of new cold store
NZX-listed Scales Corp says its subsidiary Polarcold will build a new cold store at Ports of Auckland's intermodal freight facility at Wiri.

Big call for small beers
Export demand for New Zealand craft beer is expected to triple over the next decade as Asian consumers develop a taste for boutique brews.

Values soar: Your impact
Some homeowners will be hoping for massive capital gains and others fearing the sharp end of spiralling rates bills as Auckland's property market soars.

Export log prices up after big dip
Export log prices have stabilised and are improving a little, despite conditions in the country's biggest market, China, remaining difficult.

Airfares and hotel prices on the rise
Corporate travel specialist Carlson Wagonlit Travel forecasts modest airfare growth from and around New Zealand next year.

$366m profit tipped for Fletcher
New Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.

Kiwi firms thinking global
A study of NZ businesses finds they are aiming higher than ever, according to new research commissioned by ASB.

Hotchin loses Hanover decision appeal
Mark Hotchin has lost an appeal over a decision which said Hanover's trustees did not have a duty to verify the accuracy of statements in allegedly misleading prospectuses.

Pushpay shares jump 50pc after NZAX listing
Shares of Pushpay jumped as much as 50 percent as investors snapped up the handful of shares on offer

NZ leading way for Domino's growth
Domino's Pizza Enterprises says its New Zealand outlets have shown the strongest growth of its businesses around the world in the past year.

NZX boss tips more listings
A flurry of new listings helped boost sharemarket operator NZX's interim profit and chief executive Tim Bennett says up to six more companies could go public this year.

Vista eyes bigger picture
The Auckland-based company Vista, whose technology is used to manage cinema operations in 63 countries, pulled off a solid stock exchange debut yesterday.

Ryman adds to growing landbank
New Zealand's biggest retirement owner/operator Ryman Healthcare confirmed its acquisition of the former Kingsgate Hotel site on Campbell Rd, Auckland.

Asset prices look stretched
It is a time for investor caution as asset prices look increasingly stretched, warns Bank of New Zealand economist Stephen Toplis.

Commission eyes Expedia's buyout of Wotif
Online travel giant Expedia has told New Zealand regulators there will be plenty of competition in the market after its planned buyout of rival booking site Wotif.

Formula firm back on track
Auckland infant formula maker New Image says it is "getting back into production" for the Chinese market now it has finally received clearance to export its products.