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Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space

Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.

'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide

Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.

'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024

'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'

Kiwi teen sets up website for second-hand uniforms

Teen creates one-stop second-hand uniform website.

Ocean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing deal

The bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.

Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.

Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time

A woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.

Trev Terry Marine receivership: Two major banks among creditors owed $16.6m

The family-owned boat company collapsed under excessive debt, receivers say.

Rocket Lab’s Electron issue costs millions, mystery US military contract revealed

Plus expenses almost double as NZ company builds bigger, reusable rocket.

Small yardings but steady market at Stortford Lodge

It was a busy week at Stortford Lodge with the additional ram and ewe fairs.

'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up

Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.

Mixed-quality offering at Stortford Lodge

Variable quality was on offer at Stortford Lodge this week.

Quality cattle attract strong demand at Stortford Lodge

There was a big yarding of cattle in tip-top condition but lambs were a tough sell.

Clothing factory workers blindsided by closure

Closing doors on clothing factory a real 'a real kick in the guts'.

Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas

Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.

'Better together': The business run by a trio of brothers that employs 600 staff

They say it’s unwise to mix work with family. There are exceptions, of course.