CompaniesPike River says mine damage evaluation 'down the line'Pike River Coal says work on evaluating the impact on its West Coast mine of Friday's explosion is "down the line", as it focuses for now on finding the 29 men unaccounted for.22 Nov 08:00 PM
AgribusinessCredit rating threat 'more of a warning' - EnglishThe possibility of a credit rating downgrade for NZ reflects global concerns, and is 'more of a warning' says Finance Minister Bill English.22 Nov 07:45 PM
Official Cash RateEurozone future not bright, despite Irish rescueIreland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.22 Nov 07:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook</i>: Kiwi to take a breather as Irish go to IMF, EU22 Nov 01:00 AM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecovery progressing 'very slowly', Bollard saysNZ's economic recovery is progressing 'very slowly' and 'could yet be a prolonged process,' the Governor of the Reserve Bank says.18 Nov 09:45 PM
AgribusinessGovt: PSA outbreak will cost $75mThe Government has announced a $50 million plan to fight the kiwifruit vine bacteria PSA and expects total losses from infection of $75 million over the next two years.17 Nov 10:19 PM
AgribusinessPsa disease hits South Island orchardsThe PSA disease has spread to kiwifruit orchards in the South Island and eradication is looking unlikely, Biosecurity Minister David Carter says.17 Nov 04:32 AM