Small BusinessHuffer picking US as gateway to worldA potential joint venture turned sour nearly spelled the end of clothing label Huffer's foray into the US market more than two years ago.04 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailComplaints roll in to watchdog on GST-rip offsMore than 30 people have complained to the Commerce Commission that businesses are using GST as an excuse to charge higher prices.04 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessExport commodities near recordPrices for export commodities rebounded last month, reversing three months of declines.04 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ firms to gain from aussie dollar surgeNew Zealand tourism businesses and manufacturers that export to Australia are expected to be the winners from a strengthening Australian dollar.29 Sep 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy leads exports up 15pc in AugustExports were up 15 per cent or $405 million in August from a year earlier to $3.2 billion, led by higher prices for dairy products. 28 Sep 10:30 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> The free market god doesn't existI feel like a priest who has been wrestling with his belief in god...28 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandConcern in Britain over NZ halal lambSome British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.26 Sep 03:21 AM
AgribusinessFonterra confirms second highest payoutFonterra has unveiled its second highest ever farmer payout, at $6.70 per kilo of milksolid, and says profits are up 12pc.23 Sep 03:30 AM
AgribusinessCurrent account deficit up $600mLower taxes from foreign investors have helped push NZ's current account deficit up.21 Sep 11:35 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> NZ gets chance to snuggle up to USNew Zealand finally seems to be on the road to building a much stronger relationship with Uncle Sam.17 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFisher & Paykel unveils 'revolutionary' fridge technologyFisher & Paykel has shown off the result of 17 years of top-secret research, saying its new compressor is a revolutionary change.15 Sep 01:15 AM