Northern AdvocateNorth farmers take $330m hitA substantial drop in the dairy payout has slashed $330 million from Northland's economy and could force some dairy farmers out of business.11 Dec 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew permit to drill off northern coastNorwegian oil firm Statoil has been granted a permit to explore a further 1670sq km of seabed off Northland's west coast.11 Dec 07:45 PM
Northern AdvocateSurfboard-maker gets chance to ride fashion waveA Northland surfboard shaper and one of the oldest fashion companies in New Zealand have joined forces to create a new summer clothing range.05 Dec 12:38 AM
BusinessAlan Clarke: Kiwi housing crisis solutionsAlan Clarke writes: The average New Zealand houseland has about $400,000 in housing (March 2014). Kiwis just love houses and put all their money into them.19 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Peer-to-peer lending easier in NZJeremy Tauri writes: As of this year, it's become a lot easier for the average investor to put their money into high-risk, high-return start-ups and small personal loans.17 Nov 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitaia given air link lifelineFar North air travellers have been thrown a lifeline, with a Tauranga company vowing to operate flights from Kaitaia after Air New Zealand's decision to axe flights to the town.13 Nov 07:59 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Cut out cash loan middle manThe core business of a bank is to gather up funds from investors to lend to borrowers, writes Liz Koh.13 Nov 04:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFish farm set to get the green lightBream Bay is poised to anchor a $60 million-a-year kingfish production facility, with early indications from a government market study suggesting the project could get the green light.06 Nov 09:00 PM
