BDBDBusinessLamb wool in demandNew Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years this week.05 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessKiwi firm puts new spin on woolKiwis are used to making a living off a sheep's back.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShrek makes sheepish debut at Te PapaA new incarnation of Shrek the Sheep goes on public display today. The male merino gained global fame after evading capture for six years and acquiring a phenomenal 27kg fleece.30 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldStores ban Angora over viral video of live rabbits being pluckedOnline retailer ASOS has joined a host of upmarket shops in banning angora products over a viral video exposing the cruelty that rabbits suffer.17 Dec 02:57 AM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.09 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingProspects 'limited' after job lossesWorkers who will lose their jobs when the Summit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant closes could struggle to find work and may have to move, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.31 Jan 07:25 PM
New Zealand192 jobs lost as Oamaru plant closesSummit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant - the second biggest employer in the town - is to close with the loss of 192 jobs31 Jan 06:27 AM
BDBDAgribusinessHigh NZ dollar biggest risk to farm, forest exports The risk of the kiwi dollar remaining high is the biggest risk to Government forecasts for growth in the nation's farm, forestry and seafood exports, a new Government report says.10 Jun 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices slump to 21-month lowThe ANZ Commodity Price Index fell 4.2 per cent to a 21 month low in May. 01 Jun 03:52 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLower prices for NZ producers in first quarterA fall in global commodity prices and the strong kiwi dollar meant New Zealand producers were squeezed in the first quarter.17 May 12:30 AM
Small BusinessHanging meadow points way to cheaper Christchurch rebuildA hanging meadow planted in wool may be adapted to create more affordable "green walls" for the rebuilding of Christchurch.01 Mar 10:15 PM
EconomyDairy keeps title as 2011 commodity kingThe dairy industry has been a star performer for decades, but the time has come for others in the New Zealand family of commodities to share the limelight...21 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices extend decline for sixth month, gains in kiwi dollar terms01 Dec 01:45 AM
