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Market close: US-China detente hopes send Mainfreight up 5%

Chinese-American trade talks in Geneva give local market a boost.

DB Breweries profit falls as alcohol demand drops, costs rise

But the company remains focused on reducing its carbon footprint.

Z Energy refuses to comment on Flick Electric closure

If true, the closure will be another blow to competition in the sector.

Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat

Profit was down from $44.4m last year.

The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?

OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.

'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out

The dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner has a new blood-testing startup

New York Times: If sequels are de rigueur in the tech world, this one is especially bold.

On The Up: Small Business - Ageing spirits in days, not decades, with Reactory

Mark Eltom talks to Tom Raynel about his business Reactory and its unique tech.

Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder

The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.

Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'

OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.

Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'

“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."

Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day

Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.

Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties

New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.

Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots

OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.

From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy

'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'

Bruce Cotterill: Why the so-called Super City hasn't delivered for Aucklanders

Opinion: Auckland's regional merger aimed for efficiency but led to rising costs.

Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?

OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.

Fran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reform

OPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.