Milk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.

Two-thirds of consumers have been stung by extra costs when buying goods and services.

Talk of a border tax in the US is creating significant uncertainty for NZ beef and wine exporters

New Zealand shares were mixed, with Heartland Bank hitting a record and Sky Network Television gaining.

For the first time in two-and-a-half years, New Zealand farmers expect their on-farm spending to increase and farm debt to reduce.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

Kiwifruit marketer has gone from boom to bust to boom again.

New Zealand shares gained, with NZX, Sky Network Television and Fletcher Building recovering after selling this week.

Nick Leggett says he has decided against running for Parliament in Mana.

New Zealand wholesale trade rose in the fourth quarter, led by strong fruit exports.

Intueri Education Group's $70.7 million of debt with ANZ Bank New Zealand is almost 60 times greater than its market value,

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New Zealand terms of trade rose 5.7 per cent in fourth quarter as dairy export prices recovered.

Imports rose to a record for the month, led by crude oil.

New Zealand has inked an agreement with Iran, the second-largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Ministerial expenses show over $1m spent in 3 months - and an intriguing dinner date.

The local bottler of Coke-branded drinks ramped up sales volumes in 2016.

China's clamp down on 'grey' market is blamed for honey firm's loss.

Business leaders delivered English and Turnbull a strong message to lead the fight against protectionism.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says progress towards a transtasman single economic market is being made.

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For Comvita, an unofficial "grey" channel into China has played a big part in its success, but a change in the rules has hit sales.

There have been no complaints about a new billboard in Bulls despite its similarity to one that caused consternation last year. Michael

The annual trans-Tasman Prime Ministers' meeting, hosted by NZ in Queenstown this weekend, will be different from the last one.

An online car dealer who took deposits but failed to supply cars to at least 16 people has now paid refunds to at least three complainants.

With the Trans-Pacific Partnership on ice, Trade Minister Todd McClay has been travelling the globe ahead of a meeting in Chile next month.

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