ManufacturingAxe falls on Chch Weet-Bix workersSanitarium has indefinitely suspended Weet-Bix manufacturing operations at its Christchurch factory after it was damaged by last year's earthquake. 36 workers will lose their jobs. 01 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessFonterra cuts domestic milk pricesDairy giant Fonterra will reduce its domestic milk price from the end of the month and the savings look likely to be passed on to consumers at supermarkets. Fonterra froze the wholesale milk price for New Zealand after a public outcry last year.10 Jan 11:00 PM
ManufacturingSanitarium staff sent home over earthquake fearsSanitarium has sent some 65 Christchurch staff home after an engineering report raised quake-related...28 Nov 07:48 PM
EconomyFloods send vege prices soaringThe Queensland floods are being blamed for a massive increase in the cost of tomatoes, capsicums and cucumber during June. While meat, poultry, and fish prices fell from their peak in May, fruit and vege surged...13 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandPak'n Save cheapest for 11th year in rowSurvey finds no-frills supermarket up to 10 per cent better value than closest rivals.02 Jun 05:30 PM
