New ZealandMulti-billion takeover puts sharks in with our chocolate fishThe axe is hanging over jaffas, chocolate fish and even pineapple lumps.20 Jan 03:00 PM
CompaniesChina wants to swallow ChelseaChina's Bright Food wants to buy Australian conglomerate CSR's sugar business - including the NZ Sugar Company, owner of the Chelsea brand and Birkenhead refinery.12 Jan 03:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAuckland Airport buys stake in Queensland airportsAuckland International Airport says it is spending $166m on a 24.55pc stake in the company that owns two airports in Queensland.10 Jan 10:07 PM
OpinionEight things to watch out for as year unfoldsSick of surprises, Bloomberg News columnist Matthew Lynn offers a few more wild guesses for the business world in 2010.28 Dec 03:00 PM
CompaniesTakeover activity back with a vengeanceAmerican companies are paying the biggest premiums on record in takeovers.22 Dec 03:00 PM
BusinessComvita reaches Medihoney dealNatural healthcare company Comvita has completed a heads of agreement for a $6 million deal with Derma Sciences.21 Dec 01:45 AM
Official Cash RateMarket awaits next move in AXA battleANZ is keeping tight-lipped on whether it will make a tilt for a wealth management business.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Small BusinessBruce Sheppard - life beyond the fringeBlunt language and silly stunts get the attention, but are Bruce Sheppard and the Shareholders Association getting results?20 Dec 02:55 PM
Personal FinanceDeal's done - now Hanover investors must waitHanover owners Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson copped more stick as investors narrowly voted to approve a share rescue deal.16 Dec 03:00 PM