New challenge brings Otago graduate back to city
New challenge brings Otago graduate back to city
When it comes to getting to and from work, Julie Curphey is not missing a two-hour commute.
Sally Rae
Freezers go as plant demolition continues
Freezers go as plant demolition continues
Demoliton work continues at Alliance Group's Mataura plant following the closure of sheep and lamb operations.
$600m for science sought
$600m for science sought
Federated Farmers wants the Government to spend an extra $600 million on science research and innovation over the next three years.
Referendum on wool levy seen as hope for industry
Referendum on wool levy seen as hope for industry
A referendum seeking to reintroduce a wool levy gives some hope for a remedy in a stagnant, dysfunctional industry, Lindis Pass farmer Russell Emmerson believes.
Tough times tested young executive
Tough times tested young executive
Aurora Energy and Delta chief executive Grady Cameron was recently named Young Energy Executive of the Year at the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards. He talks to business reporter Sally Rae.
Venison prices up, but kiwi still frustrating producers
Venison prices up, but kiwi still frustrating producers
Venison prices might be on the way up but returns to farmers are still being held back by the strong New Zealand dollar.
NZ possum hits fashion catwalk
NZ possum hits fashion catwalk
With apologies to Dame Edna, it's Goodbye Possums.
Lavender: The sweet smell of success
Lavender: The sweet smell of success
Two novice lavender growers from Central Otago nearly stole the show at this year's New Zealand Lavender Growers Association awards.
'Gorgeous spot' to spend time
'Gorgeous spot' to spend time
Graeme Anderson has spent the past three years on the road.
Entrepreneur's venture 'very cool'
Entrepreneur's venture 'very cool'
When David Isaacs quit medical school after three years of study, it was a bold move.
Sheep and beef optimism
Sheep and beef optimism
Sheep and beef farming profitability is set to improve in the 2014-15 season on the back of favourable climatic conditions, expected higher product prices and a more export-friendly exchange rate.
Milk prices fall at auction
Milk prices fall at auction
Further pressure is on Fonterra's forecast milk price, with prices down 6% in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - 42.2% lower than a year ago.
Otago team makes its case
Otago team makes its case
A team from the University of Otago's Business School has taken top honours in a business case competition, beating 11 other national and international universities.
Business expo for students
Business expo for students
A Be Your Own Boss expo in Dunedin this month is aimed at tertiary students interested in starting their own business.
China deal factor in Fonterra's lower credit rating
China deal factor in Fonterra's lower credit rating
Fonterra's credit rating has taken a hit following the announcement of its proposed partnership with a Chinese infant food manufacturer.
Terms of trade still at 40-year high
Terms of trade still at 40-year high
New Zealand's terms of trade remain at a more than 40-year high despite weakening prices for dairy, the country's biggest export.
Online audit for tourist activities
Online audit for tourist activities
Cromwell man Duncan Faulkner wants to help reduce the number of tragedies in the adventure tourism industry.
Agri-careers promoted
Agri-careers promoted
Agriculture is ''far more than milking cows and drafting sheep''.
Sled and yoghurt makers seek a smoother way
Sled and yoghurt makers seek a smoother way
Three fledgling - and very diverse - Otago businesses have been selected, to go through to the next stage of the ANZ Flying Start business plan competition. Business reporter Sally Rae speaks to their founders.
Westland suppliers get some bad news
Westland suppliers get some bad news
Farmers will be ''definitely asking questions'' following Westland Milk Products' decision to cut its forecast payout by 60c for the 2014-15 season.