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Precision Seafood Harvesting results

The first set of results are in from two years of testing on New Zealand’s new Precision Seafood Harvesting fishing method and scientists say already they can see that the survival rates for fish are better than expected.

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A new mussel hatchery and lab facility is due to open north of Nelson at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, where Greenshell Mussels where industry leaders say the element of chance is being taken out of mussel farming. Video supplied by SpatNZ.

Fonterra - Financial results presentation to shareholders via Sky TV

Fonterra has released its latest financial results, with profits down and a drop in the forecast dividend payout. See Fonterra's broadcast presentation of its result here.

Pumpkin Patch corporate video - half year results

Pumpkin Patch has issued a corporate video this morning with CEO Di Humphries' commentary about the company's half year result.

Auckland Harbour bridge lights up

2degrees put on an interactive light show celebrating the 175th anniversary of Auckland and the launch the Samsung Galaxy 6.

Tourism NZ: The Big Blue

Tourism New Zealand's promotional video 'The Big Blue' showcases New Zealand as a cruising and chartering destination and offers a glimpse into what a superyacht holiday in New Zealand is like The video was produced with the Mayer family while travelling on their superyacht The Big Blue in New Zealand earlier this year.

Business Video: Brian Fallow discusses OCR announcement

Economics editor Brian Fallow discusses the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Statement issued today. The bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down inflation, and the central bank ponders whether to lower its assessment of where "neutral" interest rates should be. The kiwi dollar gained after the statement.

Reserve Bank holds rates steady at 3.5 per cent

The Reserve Bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down inflation. See highlights from governor Graeme Wheeler's press conference.

Threat to put 1080 in milk powder

NZ police today revealed that letters threatening to poison milk formula powder with 1080 have been received.

Meet The CEOs: HSBC NZs Noel McNamara

The Business Herald's Jamie Gray talks to HSBC NZ chief executive Noel McNamara.

Meet The CEOs: Rob Fyfe

Business reporter Holly Ryan speaks to Icebreaker chief executive and former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe about his new role with Craggy Range winery

OCR on hold - Brian Fallow analysis

New Zealand Herald economics editor Brian Fellow gives expert opinion and analysis on the Reserve Bank's decision to keep the official cash rate at 3.5 per cent.

Key: Auckland's housing boom (again)

John Key acknowledges that the Auckland houses market is attractive to NZ'ers since the election, but doesn't feel that Chinese money is dominating and driving house prices.

AUT students win international scholarships

The AUT InterNZ International Scholarship Programme was created to develop graduates’ professional competencies in a global context, enhancing their work-ready skills and employability. These once-in-a-lifetime scholarships give graduates an opportunity to put their learning into action in a different market – an option not often afforded to New Zealand students or new graduates due to our geographic isolation, the expense of travel and lack of business contacts and networks.

Violinist to a Forensic Scientist: AMP Scholarships Awards

Fifteen awards were handed out at the AMP Scholarships National Awards evening held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, where recipients mixed with New Zealand’s business leaders. AMP was delighted to award $200,000 in scholarships to passionate and determined New Zealanders striving to ‘do their thing’.

Meet The CEOs: Glen Sowry, Housing New Zealand

Glen Sowry, chief executive of Housing New Zealand Corporation, talks to property editor Anne Gibson.

Meet the CEOs: Keith Jackson, Cooks Global Foods

Cooks Global Foods executive Chairman Keith Jackson talks to NZ Herald writer Holly Ryan as part of the 'Meet the CEOs' video series.

Interview: NZIER principal economist Shamubeel Eaqub

Shamubeel Eaqub, NZIER principal economist, talks about the mixed signals coming from the NZ economy.