New ZealandAnimal welfare groups slam shechita reversalAnimal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.29 Nov 01:23 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit smaller than expectedNZ posted a smaller-than-expected trade deficit in October as the nation lifted exports, led by a surge in shipments of dairy and logs.28 Nov 10:43 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMethven cuts guidance, earnings growth to stallTapware maker Methven says the slower than expected economic recovery has forced it to cut full year guidance.28 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandMP Carter makes quick u-turnA farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.27 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessEU court: No such thing as 'pure chocolate'The ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union voided an Italian law that recognises some delicacies as "pure chocolate".26 Nov 03:00 AM
CompaniesPike River says mine damage evaluation 'down the line'Pike River Coal says work on evaluating the impact on its West Coast mine of Friday's explosion is "down the line", as it focuses for now on finding the 29 men unaccounted for.22 Nov 08:00 PM
AgribusinessCredit rating threat 'more of a warning' - EnglishThe possibility of a credit rating downgrade for NZ reflects global concerns, and is 'more of a warning' says Finance Minister Bill English.22 Nov 07:45 PM
Official Cash RateEurozone future not bright, despite Irish rescueIreland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.22 Nov 07:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook</i>: Kiwi to take a breather as Irish go to IMF, EU22 Nov 01:00 AM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecovery progressing 'very slowly', Bollard saysNZ's economic recovery is progressing 'very slowly' and 'could yet be a prolonged process,' the Governor of the Reserve Bank says.18 Nov 09:45 PM
