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Live: Govt's $12b spend-up today - motorists set to be big winners

New roads likely to go ahead $12 billion announcement - but not holiday highway.

Dairy Women's Network launches new financial workshop

New pilot workshop to focus on farmers dealing with financial pressure.

Bay crayfish industry fears big losses from virus in China

Bay crayfish tipped to flood local market as virus shuts down Shanghai seafood market.

China outbreak could have far-reaching impact on NZ

The outbreak of coronavirus could have far-reaching implications for the NZ economy.

Reefton Distilling Co seeks $3.5m to fund growth

Reefton-based distilling company is eyeing export to Australia and Britain.

How the Clyde dam transformed the Cromwell Basin

The good and the bad of a generation of change in the Cromwell Basin.

Regional airports at risk in price change push - industry group

Regional airports could suffer in changes to the Civil Aviation Act says airport group

Synlait increases forecast milk payout

Synlait now forecasting payout of $7.25 a kilogram of milk solids.

Perendale ram tops Gore fair at $15,500

Ram had "X-factor" with heaviest fleece that was very white and had plenty of style.

Huge offshore salmon farm faces early environmental headwinds

The plans are for a deepwater salmon farming operation in Cook Strait.

Dairy prices recoup pre-Christmas loss, edge higher at GDT

Dairy prices firmed at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.

Rotorua's regional economic confidence soaring

'There seems to be a lot happening in Rotorua.'

Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui

Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.

Imperial Tobacco plans Petone Factory closure, 122 jobs at risk

The factory and its employees will now enter a consultation process.

African swine fever likely to hit NZ meat prices

Kiwis can expect to pay more for their beef, lamb and bacon at the supermarket.

Banks putting pressure on dairy farmers says Damien O'Connor

Damien O'Connor says banks are "fair-weather friends" when it comes to the dairy industry.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The moral dilemma facing vegans

Comment: Animal welfare or climate change? Dr Rowarth and Dr Coles investigate.

Hey big spender: Rising prices of fruit and veg explained

Prices for fruit and vegetables were noticeably up this season.