Latest from Business

Nation of debt: How farmers have deleveraged after Reserve Bank warning

Decision to pay down debt rather than invest and expand has farmers on firmer footing.

Domino effect: Shipping container shortage causing ripples in Napier

"It is tighter than we would like but we will get by."

UK releases NZ free trade negotiation details as agreement nears

Tariffs on honey, apples and wine would be cut - but no mention of the red meat sector.

Lockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stocked

Local butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.

Butchers opening in Level 4 'not about the money'

Retail Meat spokesman says many butchers want to open to serve their community.

Butchers want click-and-collect as supermarkets deal with supply issues

Retail NZ boss said the click and collect model would take pressure off supermarkets.

Fears some butchers won't survive extended lockdown

Retail Meat NZ says contactless delivery not a viable option for many butchers.

Growth continues for NZ Hempress

Whanganui-based NZ Hempress is moving into the cosmetic world with its latest range.

Much more than dollars lost in seafood industry event collapse

But there is a silver lining - a bounty of food for struggling Nelson-Tasman households.

PGG Wrightson profit up 33 per cent, debt plummets

PGG Wrightson has just posted a 33 per cent increase in its annual operating result.

Howl of a protest II: Groundswell plans larger action

Event to be "of a scale and impact that will be significant in New Zealand's history".

Companies fined $357,500: Quad bike 'not fit for use' before fatal accident

The bike's brakes, steering, suspension and bumper were in need of servicing or repair.

A2 Milk surges on takeover rumours

Investors looked through Contact's result.

MPI's $95K helps launch new pumpkin 'milk alternative'

NZ is one of the largest exporters of kabocha, a type of squash, to parts of Asia.

Australian media reports Nestlé eyeing A2 Milk takeover

Swiss milk product giant Nestlé is reportedly keeping a close eye on the company.

Lewis Road Creamery melts down Kiwi classic for latest flavour

Lewis Road Creamery is looking to pull in hokey pokey fans.

Gravy, pork bun, kūmara and meringue. The possible cancer-fighting sea sponges exciting scientists

They sound like the makings of a nice meal but these sea sponges could help fight cancer.

Whakatōhea Mussels' new $37m mussel processing factory officially opened

So far 42 staff have been hired with plans to recruit a further 66.