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Cadbury announces changes to chocolate blocks
The trial is taking place nowhere else in the world, only New Zealand.
Data points to economic boost
GDP growth has slowed but recent run of strong data suggests it's not as bad as expected.
From high school drop-out to adidas high-flyer
Zion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer
Cavalier expects first-half loss as sales slide
Challenging trading conditions expected to translate into a $1.1-$1.6m first-half loss.
Westpac: The worst is over, economy headed for rebound
Headwinds remain but the slowdown in GDP growth may have bottomed out, say economists.
Kiwi baggage firm Glidepath sold to French robotics company
Founded by Sir Ken Stevens Glidepath 47 years ago, it grew around the world.
Editorial: 150 job losses huge blow to Whanganui as Mars Petcare pulls out
Our thoughts on the Mars Petcare closure and the loss of 150 jobs
Power play: Rio Tinto and the smelter that plays wolf
Smelter's claim of precarious position is undermined by how often it has done this before.
Liam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... again
COMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.
Peter Lyons: Govt should tell Rio Tinto where to stick its smelter
Comment: Blatant corporate blackmail should be treated with the contempt it deserves.
Building confidence: Can we turn around the economic gloom?
Why is business so gloomy ... and what would it take to cheer them up?
AG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessons
Ag Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock
Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.
Small Business: On a mission to boost corporate productivity
Not moving often biggest killer of productivity, physio-turned-business owner says.
How the trade war is hurting NZ - threat vs reality
As the trade war heats up markets are rattled, but how hard is it really hitting NZ?
Liam Dann: Can we shop our way through a downturn?
Consumer confidence is holding up despite business gloom - can it last?
Surviving the trade war - 'There's a path through this'
Despite trade war there's still hope for global growth, says S&P global chief economist.
Steel & Tube returns to the black but says margins are squeezed
Steel & Tube turned back into the black in 2019 financial year.
Rob Gaimster: Concrete solutions underway to carbon dioxide emissions
Comment: NZ cement and concrete industry committed to finding solutions.
Susan Watson: Corporate citizens and saluting workers' value
COMMENT: Sleepyhead's plans to build houses for its workers echo Quaker companies.
Mega-polytech gets surprising welcome
Employer groups cautiously welcome new mega-polytech.
Gaynor: Future looking dope for global cannabis sector
Loosening laws spurring big deals but NZ off the pace.
Creditors owed $4 million to be left empty-handed
Unsecured creditors have claims of about $4.07 million.
Safer-furniture ratings? Voluntary standard announced
Minister of Consumer Affairs says furniture sold in this country needs to be safer.
Rocket Lab to launch 3D-printing spacecraft
Experimental spacecraft Archinaut One will 3D-print parts of itself while in orbit.
Cactus Outdoor acquires one of NZ's last large-scale manufacturers
Christchurch clothing brand buys into apparel manufacturing facility.
Liam Dann: Unloved and out of fashion - GDP still matters
GDP growth still plays a big part in national wellbeing - so how is it tracking?
Meet the man who breaks Ikea furniture for a living
He's one of the most powerful people you've never heard of.
Why this Auckland woman is making 300 tubes of deodorant each day
Toni Spencer talks about her plans for a global personal hygiene brand.
Niesche: Big takeover bid as car dealers struggle
COMMENT: Giant merger puts Sydney City Roosters rugby league chairman in the drivers seat.