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The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.

'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business

"It's part of our life here."

Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus

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Kiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade, help reduce deficit

Exports to all the biggest markets up last month, as new data reveals star performers.

Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship

The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.

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OPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.

'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants

Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.

Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent

The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.

The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering

Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.

No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit

Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.

Parnell transformation: Before and after $17m Pearson House upgrade

Rabbit warren-like building has had a massive makeover: photos show scale of change.

SunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: Zespri

A 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.

$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East development

About 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.

Mark Lister: Are you prepared for a Trump victory?

OPINION: If Trump wins another term, there are several takeaways for investors.