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Hubbard speaks out - Govt to blame
Allan Hubbard is blaming Government regulations for the failure of South Canterbury Finance.

NZ exports up 12pc in July, dairy leads the charge
The value of NZ exports rose 12pc last month, according to the latest monthly trade figures.

Green gold
After years in the doldrums, forestry is booming. Could this be the start of a new golden age, or is the next bust already on the way? Nick Smith reports.

Pike River Coal reports $39m loss
Pike River Coal has reported an annual net loss of $39 million and will not be paying any dividend.

Three way tussle on cards for NZ Farm Systems
A mystery investor is talking to NZ Farming Systems Uruguay in a move which could spark a three-way scrap over the NZX-listed company.

Forensics examine Crafar's printer
The former head of NZ's biggest private dairy operation has won a temporary reprieve to stay on his farm, while forensics examine the authenticity of tenancy agreements he handed to the courts.

Don't sell - Olam takeover bid slammed as too cheap
NZ Farm Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into the Olam takeover bid.

Fonterra sets new export record
Fonterra says it has set a new export record, sending 2.1 million tonnes of product to market for the first time in its nine-year history.

Phone running 'red hot' says anti land-sales campaigner
Tony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.

Campaign demands halt to farm sales
A nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.