AgribusinessRakon shares plunge 24pc on guidance cutRakon's share price dropped by nearly 24pc to an all-time low today after the high-tech components maker cut its earnings guidance for the second time since December.12 Feb 10:20 PM
AgribusinessBig Mac index - NZ dollar about rightThe Economist's Big Mac Index finds New Zealand's stubbornly high dollar is marginally undervalued against the greenback.31 Jan 10:00 PM
AgribusinessSwift backlash over dairy DCDA New Zealand exporter selling infant formula in China says the latest agricultural chemical issue is a public relations disaster and sales have fallen "to zero".29 Jan 09:10 PM
AgribusinessBoom in live cattle exports to ChinaDemand for New Zealand dairy livestock in China appears to be booming, with more than 38,000 live animals leaving our shores for Chinese pastures last year.22 Jan 11:00 PM
AgribusinessStagnation tipped for world's economiesThe world's economic recovery remains stalled five years after the global financial crisis and is likely to remain that way until 2017, international credit reporting agency Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) said.22 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessRebranding of mineral water brings strong growthKiwis have been imbibing it since 1987, but the boss of Kiwi herbal mineral water brand Ch'i says the firm still has plenty of scope for growth.20 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessRecognising those driving our economyNew Zealand's largely small and medium-scale businesses are the key to driving the export growth we need to sustain employment.03 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSweet smell of success for 50 yearsA whiff of lollies in the breeze - with a trace of gravy - is the sweet smell of success for a South Auckland factory providing steady jobs and export earnings.25 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Another year over, better to comeAnd so this is Christmas, and what have you done, New Zealand business?24 Dec 01:04 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up 1.1pc overnightWorld dairy prices have risen in the last online auction of the year.18 Dec 08:40 PM
AgribusinessStrong dollar hits exportersThe New Zealand dollar hit a four-year high against the Japanese yen yesterday, prompting concern from local exporters whose returns are getting eroded..17 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSanford lands $5m of fresh deals at China trade showNZX-listed fishing firm Sanford says its attendance at a major Chinese trade show hooked the company a number of new customers.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Secret talks breed scepticismTPPA negotiations in Auckland comes to an end the New Zealand public has still not been told what is being discussed behind closed doors.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGovt names oil and gas bid winnersThe government's second round of tenders for oil and gas exploration blocks has yielded 10 new exploration licences, including two in the previously unexplored Pegasus Basin.10 Dec 10:15 PM
OpinionCatherine Beard: Manufacturing's future has a new faceThere is no denying that making products in New Zealand is vital to having a healthy economy.10 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ firms pick dollar to peak above US86cKiwi businesses expect the New Zealand dollar to peak against the US dollar in June next year at US86.2c, according to ASB's kiwi dollar barometer.10 Dec 04:30 PM
