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NZ Frost Fans is looking to expand in offshore horticulture markets. Photo / Warren Buckland

BUSINESS

NZ Frost Fans looks to expand in Europe, South America

4 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Hastings-based NZ Frost Fans looks to expand.

ANZ's New Zealand chief executive David Hisco. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

ANZ chief more relaxed with lower house prices

31 Oct, 2018 5:16pm
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ANZ's NZ chief executive David Hisco is more relaxed with lower house prices.

Shareholders in rural services group PGG Wrightson have voted to sell its seeds assets. Photo/Hawke's Bay Today.

BUSINESS

NZSA takes aim at institutions after PGW seeds sale vote

30 Oct, 2018 5:29pm
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PGW Wrightson shareholders have voted to sell the company's seeds business.

BUSINESS

PGG Wrightson chair Lai steps down before annual meeting

30 Oct, 2018 9:54am
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Shareholders are meeting to discuss sale of seeds division to a Danish co-operative.

Dairy farm prices have dropped in response to environmental and foreign investment constraints. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Dairy farm prices drop as environmental, foreign investment constraints bite

30 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Tighter nitrate runoff rules and higher threshold for overseas buyers are having an impact

There has been a flurry of merger and acquisition activity in recent weeks, possibly due to the falling dollar. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Stock Takes: Private equity firms taking stock

26 Oct, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Private equity has got its wallet out for NZ stocks.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare said it was disappointed with the decision. Photo/123RF.

BUSINESS

F&P Healthcare shares sink after German patent decision

23 Oct, 2018 10:47am
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F&P Healthcare's share price has fallen after a patent decision went against it.

Cannasouth has plans to become New Zealand's first listed medicinal cannabis company. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Medicinal cannabis firm heading for NZX

23 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Cannasouth is planning to become NZ's first listed medicinal cannabis company.

A2 milk formed a joint venture with Fonterra to jointly market milk early this year. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

A2 Milk shares rally as market share grows in China

17 Oct, 2018 9:42am
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A2 Milk has lifted its infant formula market share in China.

Fuel price helped drive prices up the CPI over the September quarter. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Higher inflation lowers odds of rate cut

16 Oct, 2018 5:09pm
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The odds of the next move in the official cash rate being a cut appear to be receding.

An early recovery on the sharemarket evaporated as renewed weakness emerged in Australian and Japanese markets. Photo / File

BUSINESS

NZ sharemarket rebound snuffed out by weakness in Australia, Japan markets

15 Oct, 2018 5:41pm
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NZ sharemarket rebound is snuffed out by falls in Australia and Japan markets.

Higher fuel costs will affect the price of nearly everything. Photo / Bloomberg

BUSINESS

Higher fuel costs 'siphoning money' from wallets

10 Oct, 2018 3:36pm
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Higher fuel costs will affect the price of nearly everything.

A senior a2 Milk exec says the market has over-reacted to recent share sales. Photo / File

BUSINESS

a2 Milk hits out at reaction to share sales, new rules

9 Oct, 2018 5:56pm
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A senior a2 Milk exec says the market has over-reacted to recent share sales.

The New Zealand dollar is at its lowest level since 2016. Photo/123RF.

BUSINESS

NZ dollar down US10c this year: how low can it go?

9 Oct, 2018 6:53am
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The Kiwi has taken a big hit so far this year, and economists say it may fall further.

Both NZX50 and the US stockmarket has performed very strongly over the past five years. Photo / File

BUSINESS

How much longer can the stock market's good run go?

5 Oct, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Latest company results do not justify share market surge.

Farmers in mid-Canterbury have started irrigating due to drier than normal conditions. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Dry days ahead but no need to panic

4 Oct, 2018 5:31pm
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Dry conditions are expected for the rest of the year, but there is no drought threat yet.

Disney now owns Marvel Studios, whose films include Avengers: Infinity War. Photo / supplied

BUSINESS

Kiwi company strikes Disney deal

1 Oct, 2018 5:12pm
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Vista's Movio has struck a deal with Disney.

The daigou, or unoffical trade channel, has been an important platform for NZ infant formula makers. Photo / File

BUSINESS

NZ officials keeping an eye on China trade regulations

30 Sep, 2018 3:01pm
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Trade officials are keeping a close on changes to China's e-commerce regulations.

Manuka Health chief executive John Kippenberger. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

NZ's second biggest manuka honey company sold offshore

27 Sep, 2018 6:43pm
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Manuka Health has been sold to a South East Asian company for an undisclosed sum.

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr announced the Official Cash Rate today. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Steady as she goes: Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold

27 Sep, 2018 8:25am
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has kept the Offical Cash Rate at 1.75 per cent.

ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

NZ economy may have hit 'pothole' last month, expert says

26 Sep, 2018 4:40pm
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NZ economy may have hit a pothole, but the wheels are not falling off - ANZ.

a2 Milk chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka. Photo / NZ Herald

BUSINESS

Boss sells company shares only months into job

23 Sep, 2018 2:43pm
4 minutes to read

A2 Milk's new CEO has sold her stake in the company.

New Zealand's economic growth lifted 1 per cent in the June quarer. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Strong GDP lessens case for rate cut

20 Sep, 2018 6:11pm
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NZ GDP grew by a stronger-than-expected 1 per cent in the June quarter.

Synlait Milk chief executive Leon Clement. Photo/NZ Herald.

BUSINESS

Synlait almost doubles annual profit

19 Sep, 2018 4:56pm
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Synlait has doubled its net profit for the July 31 year.

Sealegs looks to be heading back to court after rival company Tectrax alleged it had breached the Fair Trading Act. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Sealegs competitor Tectrax files High Court action

18 Sep, 2018 4:04pm
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Rival company Tectrax has filed papers against Sealegs in the High Court.

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
3 minutes to read

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
4 minutes to read

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
2 minutes to read

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
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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
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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.