CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
CommoditiesTake a deep breath - why the world is running out of heliumA US law means supplies of the gas - a vital component in MRI scans - are vanishing fast.22 Aug 10:45 PM
CommoditiesContinued mining will boost jobs - local MPsDespite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.20 Jul 05:41 AM
BDBDCommoditiesBrownlee mining dream in tattersThe Govt this morning withdrew its proposal to open up more than 7000ha of conservation land to prospecting and mining.19 Jul 10:40 PM
CommoditiesPeople power forces Govt u-turn on miningThe Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.19 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDSharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentBright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82m.19 Jul 03:00 AM
SharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy has announced it is investing $82m in South Island dairy company Synlait Milk.19 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDSharesOlam takeover promises much-needed Farming Systems capitalNZ Farming Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into an Olam takeover offer, at least until seeing an independent appraisal.18 Jul 11:15 PM
