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Cost of living: High food prices now a bigger worry than rent, Consumer says

Food costs surge, leapfrog other concerns as inflation and cyclone hit home.

Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store

They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.

Mark Lister: Warren Buffett gives the secret sauce to earn millions

Holding onto shares for the long term could reap big benefits.

Fresh investment into Māori horticulture announced

Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan made the announcement today.

Baygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment Awards

Baygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.

Zespri forecasts big net profit dip and confirms NZX listing

Listing likely later this year but only growers will hold shares.

Lake Rotoiti house price record smashed for the third time in three months

“If we had another property like it, we could sell it tomorrow.”

Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businesses

A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air New Zealand asks all passengers to reconsider travel

Aussie traveller defers trip after non-essential travel warning

'Trying times': 60 pc of maize crops wiped out, kiwifruit damaged, farmers worried

A tropical cyclone could cause more pain for contractors, kiwifruit growers and farmers.

New export container volume commitment to strengthen supply chain confidence

Fresh commitment avoids need for 18,000 long-haul road and rail round trips a year.

Bright prospects for NZ kiwifruit export sales in next five years

Zespri must get on top of fruit quality issues quickly, says Craigs Investment Partners.

Pipeline of work for new house builds plummets by 20 to 50pc in wake of recession

"We are resilient, but need to be careful not to talk ourselves into a bigger recession."

Richard Prebble: Chris Hipkins must capitalise on honeymoon bounce

Events overwhelm governments. New PM shouldn’t just wait for it to happen.

Train track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industry

KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.

Mark Lister: Hipkins’ chances hinge on the economy

Fresh leadership is likely to see Labour get an initial bump in the polls.