New ZealandHow supermarkets set specialsThink discount specials are due to stock surpluses or items approaching their expiry dates? A new book claims that suppliers take the hit by being obliged to support supermarket promotions because the power is with retailers.29 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Zespri in bind following Chinese verdictZespri chairman-designate Peter McBride will be relieved the Chinese court decision on the "cargo smuggling" case is finally out.26 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDrought and rebuild tipped to reverse surprise trade gainAn unexpected trade surplus last month shrank the annual deficit to its smallest since last September, but economists expect the drought to widen it again.26 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessChina wine market soarsChina is becoming an increasingly important market for New Zealand wine and a group of local firms is hoping to boost sales further by making an appearance the Chengdu Wine Fair.24 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Bring home the bacon buttyEach year more and more imported pork makes its way into the food chain - writes Dita De Boni - mostly through our consumption of cheap processed meat such as luncheon sausage and cheerios.21 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Mad Butcher's listing details due soonA prospectus for the Mad Butcher's back door listing is expected to be out next week...21 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyEconomic surge in 2012 - GDP up 1.5pcThe New Zealand economy grew at the fastest quarterly pace in three years in the tail-end of last year.20 Mar 10:20 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Long way to go yet for mega trade dealJapan has reportedly accepted the same terms as Canada and Mexico, writes Jane Kelsey.That means they cannot reopen any text that is already agreed.20 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices surge 14.8pcPrices of dairy products surged to the highest in two years in Fonterra's latest Global Dairy Trade auction as drought curtails production in the North Island.19 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil forks out $10.5m for travelBrazil, Nepal and Finland are among far-flung countries visited by Super City staff, who have racked up a $10.5 million domestic and international travel bill in two years.19 Mar 04:30 PM
