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Beef, lamb and mutton export prices are expected to remain strong in 2018/19. Photo / Hawkes Bay Today

BUSINESS

Beef, lamb exports heading for $3b

17 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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NZ beef and lamb prices are expected to remain strong in 2018/19.

A new report says the power generator banked big profits over 2010-16. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Power generators banked big profits in 2010-16

14 Sep, 2018 2:34pm
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A new report says the big power generators booked big profits in 2010-16.

Fonterrra chief financial officer Marc Rivers, chairman John Monaghan, and chief executive Miles Hurrell face the the media at the company's annual results announcement. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Fonterra debt under spotlight after $196m loss

13 Sep, 2018 6:09pm
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Fonterra's debt is under the spotlight after reporting its first ever annual loss.

Fonterra chairman John Monaghan (left) and interim chief executive Miles Hurrell. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Fonterra set for big fall in annual earnings

10 Sep, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

All eyes are on Fonterra's annual result this week.

Synlait Milk chief executive Leon Clement. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Fonterra high flier jumps ship to join Synlait

8 Sep, 2018 5:01am
7 minutes to read

Former Fonterra executive Leon Clement talks to Jamie Gray about jumping ship.

Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Value-add paying off for Landcorp

4 Sep, 2018 4:46pm
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State-owned Landcorp says its value-add policy is paying off.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare said it would contest the patent allegations but that the cost of doing so could cut annual earnings by as much as $10 million. Photo / Dean Purcell.

BUSINESS

F&P Healthcare ends its golden run

3 Sep, 2018 4:49pm
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F&P Healthcare's strong run on the NZX came to a halt after ResMed announced legal action.

Fonterra has lowered its 2018/19 milk price forecast. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Fonterra cuts the cream off farmers' milk price

31 Aug, 2018 8:34am
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At that level many farmers will still be in the black.

Fonterra is set to lower its 2018/19 milk price forecast. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Fonterra set to lower 2018/19 milk price forecast

30 Aug, 2018 10:18am
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Fonterra set for 2018/19 milk price downgrade.

Jayne Hrdlicka, A2 Milk chief executive and managing director. Photo / File

BUSINESS

A2 milk looks to US for growth

23 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A2's net profit is up 116 per cent, driven by infant formula sales.

The upward trajectory of A2 Milk continues. Photo/123RF.

BUSINESS

A2 Milk doubles profit in 2018

22 Aug, 2018 8:24am
2 minutes to read

Infant formula sales to China and Australia have delivered strong results.

Honey maker Comvita is back on track after two bad seasons. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Comvita back in black after two bad seasons

21 Aug, 2018 5:42pm
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Comvita is back on track after two bad seasons.

A2's and Fonterra's jointly marketed a2 milk. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Record-breaking NZ sharemarket poised for Big Wednesday

21 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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The sharemarket is poised for big Wednesday, with a slew of results due.

Board director Scott St John said the dairy co-operative has enormous opportunities but also faces profound challenges. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Fonterra facing 'profound' issues - director

20 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Fonterra director Scott St John has spoken out about the challenges facing the co-op.

Fonterra's interim chief executive Miles Hurrell. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Surprises keep coming at Fonterra

15 Aug, 2018 5:38pm
5 minutes to read

Miles Hurrell has been appointed interim CEO of Fonterra.

Horticulture NZ wants New Zealand's special growing areas go be recognised. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Horticulture NZ makes case for best food growing areas

15 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Horticulture NZ has called for protection of 'elite' growing areas.

Arria is headed up by Sharon Daniels, a co-founder and former executive director of Diligent. Photo / supplied.

BUSINESS

Arria aims for NZX debut amid new listing drought

14 Aug, 2018 5:53pm
3 minutes to read

Arria is planning to list in the fourth quarter of this year.

High debt and low margins have forced Fonterra to cut back its milk price. Photo / Christine McKay

BUSINESS

High debt forces Fonterra to cut milk price

10 Aug, 2018 5:47pm
4 minutes to read

High debt forces Fonterra to cut milk price, dividend.

NZ Institute of Directors chief executive Kirsten Patterson. Picture/Supplied. Z Instit

BUSINESS

NZ directors' fees up 2.3 pct - report

10 Aug, 2018 12:02am
3 minutes to read

The attitude towards directors fees has softened, according to a new report.

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr. Photo / File

BUSINESS

'Watch, worry and wait', says Reserve Bank Governor

9 Aug, 2018 6:05pm
4 minutes to read

The Reserve Bank expects rates to remain on hold until 2020.

Fonterra is to re-enter the vast Indian market. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Fonterra returns to India to form joint venture

9 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Fonterra is to re-enter the vast Indian market.

BUSINESS

As high rollers return, SkyCity rakes in record profit

8 Aug, 2018 10:47am
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High-roller gamblers have returned to SkyCity after a two-year absence.

Kiwifruit claimants are cross-appealing after MPI appealed against a HIgh Court decision over the Psa incursion. Picture/Northern Advocate.

BUSINESS

'Enough is enough': Kiwifruit claimants to cross-appeal

7 Aug, 2018 9:30am
2 minutes to read

The claimants want the government to accept responsibility.

Sheep farmers have enjoyed relative price stability over the last 18 months. Photo / Hawke's Bay Today

BUSINESS

NZ lamb prices hit all-time record high

5 Aug, 2018 12:48pm
2 minutes to read

Lamb prices are at their highest ever point.

A2 Milk's new CEO Jayne Hrdlicka. Photo / File

BUSINESS

A2 Milk's new CEO unfazed by the competition

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
8 minutes to read

Competitors are moving in, but they won't halt a2's growth, new chief executive tells.

Xero founder Rod Drury. Photo / NZ Herald

BUSINESS

Stock Takes: Xero's the hero across the ditch

3 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Xero's share price has flourished since it ditched its NZX listing.

Fonterra Brands New Zealand acting sales director Grant Watson (left) and a2 Milk's chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka are happy the two companies are working together. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Fonterra, a2 Milk bury the hatchet

3 Aug, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Why the two firms have decided to kiss and make up.

Sky City is traditionally the first cab off the rank in the reporting season. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Big lift in earnings expected from NZ corporates

29 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
4 minutes to read

Big increases in earnings are expected from the latest round of results.

Fonterra's outgoing chairman John Wilson faced some curve balls. Picture/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Fonterra's Wilson faced some curve balls - Fed Farmers

27 Jul, 2018 11:50am
3 minutes to read

Fonterra's outgoing chairman John Wilson has faced some curve balls.

Jacqueline and Mike Taylor launched JUNO together.

BUSINESS

Child-friendly KiwiSaver plan unveiled

25 Jul, 2018 12:01am
2 minutes to read

Pie Funds has launched a low-cost Kiwisaver product.

MPI is appealing against the High Court's decision over Psa. Picture/Supplied.

BUSINESS

MPI to appeal Psa decision favouring kiwifruit growers

24 Jul, 2018 4:11pm
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MPI will appeal against a High Court decision brought by kiwifruit growers over Psa.

Insurance premiums in parts of the country are set to rise to reflect increased risk, with others are set to fall. Picture/Hawkes Bay Today.

BUSINESS

AMI, State hike home insurance premiums for riskier areas

23 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

NZ insurers change polices to recognise different risks.

Drop in NZ dollar comes to rescue of NZ commodities. Picture/Sarah Ivey.

BUSINESS

Drop in NZD comes to rescue of export prices

23 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Lower Kiwi dollar comes to rescue of NZ's commodities prices.

Xero makes cloud-based accounting software. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Xero in alliance with US payrolls company

20 Jul, 2018 11:28am
2 minutes to read

Xero has formed an alliance with US payrolls company Gusto.

Amy Adams stars in the new Sky TV show, Sharp Objects. Photo / AP.

BUSINESS

Sky TV, Air NZ big losers from falling NZ dollar

20 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A weaker NZ dollar will create some winners and losers on the share market.

Farm prices fell in the June quarter, according to REINZ data.

BUSINESS

NZ dairy farm prices drop, M.bovis impact still unclear

19 Jul, 2018 10:37am
3 minutes to read

NZ dairy farm prices fell in June, according to REINZ data.

BUSINESS

FMA takes NZ insurers to task over poaching

18 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

The FMA has taken some insurers to talk over replacement business.

Bank profits fell over the last quarter by 11.35 per cent to $1.24 billion over the quarter. Picture / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Profit drop: NZ banks end their golden run

18 Jul, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The string of strong quarterly bank NZ profits came to an end in Q1.

Sealegs has won a copyright case in the High Court. Picture/Hawke's Bay Today.

BUSINESS

A million dollars later: High Court rules in favour of Sealegs

16 Jul, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The High Court has found in favour of Sealegs in copyright case.

Incoming a2 Milk chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

A2 Milk heads for record profit

12 Jul, 2018 6:02pm
3 minutes to read

A2 milk is heading towards a record result after reporting a sales lift.

Jayne Hrdlicka, a2 Milk's new chief executive. Picture/Supplied.

BUSINESS

a2 Milk shares open down despite upbeat sales

12 Jul, 2018 10:29am
2 minutes to read

A2 Milk said its revenue was running well ahead of last year's.

Markets are jittery over President Donald Trump's plans to slap more tarrifs on Chinese imports to the US. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Kiwi dollar caught in the US-China trade crossfire

11 Jul, 2018 5:38pm
4 minutes to read

NZ, Aussie dollars caught in the crossfire as US-China trade tensions worsen.

Top executive insists the company is doing well in the region despite negativity over Beingmate's $230m loss.

BUSINESS

Fonterra is 'humming' in Greater China

11 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Fonterra says its business in China is "humming".

Mengniu chief executive, Lu Minfang. Picture/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Chinese dairy giant eyes expansion in NZ

8 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

China's Mengniu is looking at expanding its plant at Pokeno.

Ebos earned an upgrade from Morningstar analyst Chris Kallos after unexpectedly won a distribution deal from Australia's Chemist Warehouse. Photo / Aimee Shaw

BUSINESS

Stock Takes: Confession time for NZX stocks

6 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

It's coming up to confession time for NZX-listed companies with June balance dates.

The result kiwifruit growers' legal claim against MPI was released today. Picture/Supplied.

BUSINESS

Kiwifruit growers hail High Court win

29 Jun, 2018 11:40am
4 minutes to read

The court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr. Picture/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Reserve Bank takes on more cautious stance

28 Jun, 2018 3:11pm
4 minutes to read

Reserve Bank looks to be taking on a more cautious stance - economists.

BUSINESS

RBNZ keeps rates on hold at 1.75 pct

27 Jun, 2018 5:13pm
3 minutes to read

The Reserve Bank has kept its official cash rate at 1.75 per cent.

BUSINESS

Gloomy ANZ survey clouds NZ outlook

27 Jun, 2018 4:18pm
4 minutes to read

ANZ's latest Business Survey paints a gloomy economic outlook.

Reserve Bank deputy governor Geoff Bascand. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Reserve Bank looks to digital currency future

27 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The Reserve Bank has looked at offering a digital currency.

Under the management of chief executive Xavier Simonet Kathmandu has been discounting less, selling more products at full price and achieving a higher average selling price. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Kathmandu survives Amazon onslaught with earnings lift

25 Jun, 2018 6:08pm
3 minutes to read

Kathmandu expects to see a bit lift in its annual net profit.

BUSINESS

NZ primary sector wary of world trade wars

24 Jun, 2018 4:30pm
4 minutes to read

The primary sector its jumpy over the prospect of escalating trade protectionism.

Heavy machinery financier UDC has reported a strong first half result. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

ANZ's UDC posts 8% lift in first half profit

21 Jun, 2018 2:29pm
2 minutes to read

Listing candidate UDC has posted an 8 per cent lift in first half profit.

Mexico is looking at exporting avocado to NZ and Australia. Picture/Supplied.

BUSINESS

Tired of high avocado prices? Mexico could offer respite

20 Jun, 2018 11:42am
4 minutes to read

Mexico is looking at exporting avocados to NZ and Australia.

PushPay's technology allows churchgoers to make donations over their mobile phones.

BUSINESS

PushPay rows back on US listing plans

19 Jun, 2018 4:48pm
3 minutes to read

NZX-listed PushPay has rowed back on its plans to list in the US.

It was a tough season for dairy in parts of the Taranaki. Picture/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

NZ dairy production ends season steady, despite weather

19 Jun, 2018 10:46am
2 minutes to read

Dairy production over 2017/18 dairy season was steady, despite the weather.

A 10% capital gains levy would shave property costs and boost home ownership, says Westpac economist. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Capital gains tax 'would slash 10pc off house prices'

19 Jun, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

A capital gains tax would increase levels of NZ home ownership,says Westpac economist.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson. Picture/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Former Fonterra chairman backs John Wilson

14 Jun, 2018 7:59pm
2 minutes to read

Sir Henry van der Heyden says John Wilson has done a good job.

Movie Director Francois Truffaut filming The Wild Child on August 15, 1969 in Paris, France. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

French cinema chain signs with Vista

12 Jun, 2018 5:27pm
2 minutes to read

A major French cinema chain has signed with NZ's Vista.

Rob Mercer, Forsyth Barr's head of private wealth research, doubts the market is pricing in the likely effects of rapid changes in technology. Photo / Richard Robinson

BUSINESS

Kiwi sharemarket 'overvalued, rally hard to justify'

10 Jun, 2018 4:19pm
4 minutes to read

Minimal change to forecasts make rally hard to justify.

Shares are running hot despite signs of cooling economy. Photo / NZME.

BUSINESS

NZ shares run hot despite signs of cooling economy

8 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The share market roars ahead, despite signs of a cooling economy.

At issue was the position of the rural urban boundary near the Okura Estuary - a controversy that has been running since 2003. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey

BUSINESS

Environment Court rejects $1.4b 1000-house project

6 Jun, 2018 8:35pm
4 minutes to read

The Environment Court has ruled against the Okura housing project.