Tom Raynel
Multimedia Business Reporter
Tom Raynel is a Multimedia Business Reporter for the New Zealand Herald. He joined the Herald in 2024.
Tom is early in his journalism career. After finishing his political science studies at the University of Waikato, he worked at TechDay, where he covered new technology products, interviews and financial results for various sectors. He then provided freelance work to BusinessDesk, where he covered financial results, markets, court and liquidations. You can contact Tom at tom.raynel@nzme.co.nz
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'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Gin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executive
Jason Delamore on bringing new meaning to 'work-life' balance.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Food price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot up
Can't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.
From sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool waste
Wool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
Government-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exports
Agriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.
Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil
Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.
NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19
We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?
Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.
Kiwi bioplastic company reveals sustainable breakthrough
The bioplastic has a plethora of use cases including plant pots and construction.
Twenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilience
Kirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.
Wonky Box gives new life to waste produce: 'It might look a little funny but it’s still perfectly fresh'
Angus Simms on how he's tackling NZ's food waste.
Annual food prices spike in September
Food prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.