‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
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Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
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Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.
'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.
Wool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support
"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."
House prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than others
First-home buyers continue to make up a larger share of the overall market.
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Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Waikato car dealership among top 20 in New Zealand
From an online business to a purpose-built facility, the brothers have come a long way.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Genesis boosts coal stockpile, preps for potential power shortfall
Genesis may start a third Rankine for extra power during emergencies.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
To bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock
'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'
New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
House prices had 'first meaningful increase for more than a year'
Prices seem to have risen in February but were still well short of the 2021 peak.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
Genesis reports strong first half profit
Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
The untold story of NZ’s only aircraft manufacturer
NZAero's 70-year story of war, survival & exports.
The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan
The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.
Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.