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India FTA 'rushed' for 'political purposes' - Peters

NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks to media after emerging from his party's temporary offices...

India FTA 'rushed' for 'political purposes' - Peters

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations.

Record amount awarded for J&J talc-related cancer

Johnsn and Johnson stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the US in 2020 and globally in 2023,...

Record amount awarded for J&J talc-related cancer

A US jury has awarded a record amount to a woman for talc-related cancer but Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal, calling the verdict "unconstitutional".

Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison

The Merino Downs subdivision near Twizel, in the early stages of its development. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison

A wealthy United States entrepreneur has cut links with a residential subdivision in Twizel after going to court.

NZ confirms free trade deal with India

Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi at a meeting in India in March. Photo: supplied

NZ confirms free trade deal with India

NZ and India have struck a free trade deal, making it easier for Kiwi exporters to reach the world's biggest population. But coalition partner NZ First won't support it, saying it "gives too much away".

Queenstown restaurant loses bid over name

The Bathhouse restaurant in Queenstown. PHOTO: OTAGO DAILY TIMES

Queenstown restaurant loses bid over name

A Queenstown restaurant has failed to secure an interim injunction to stop an Australian company opening a spa in the resort town with the same name.

Investors warned over Christchurch firm

The FMA says a businessman has been contacting investors seeking payments. Photo: Getty Image ...

Investors warned over Christchurch firm

It was reported earlier this month the FMA was looking into Chance Voight Investment Corporation and businessman Bernard Whimp.

Couple face $50k fee after losing home loan complaint

Couple face $50k fee after losing home loan complaint

A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for five years in 2023 have been unsuccessful in their complaint against their bank.

Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad...

Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India

The government has struck a Free Trade deal with India, it is understood.

Peters reverses stance on Chorus debt sell-off

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Peters reverses stance on Chorus debt sell-off

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reversed his previous opposition to the Chorus debt sell-off, saying it is "monetisation" rather than an asset sale.

Rocket lab signs $1.4b deal with US space agency

Rocket Lab will manufacture 18 satellites equipped with advanced sensors to track and detect...

Rocket lab signs $1.4b deal with US space agency

Rocket Lab has scored its largest single contract to date.

Small increase expected for forestry export revenue

Logs arrive at Port Otago's dock in Port Chalmers ready to be loaded on to ships. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Small increase expected for forestry export revenue

New Zealand forestry export revenue is forecast to rise 2% to $6.3 billion in the year to June 30, 2026, a report from the Ministry for Primary Industries says.

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You can have both farms and trees, Wenita boss says

Wenita Forest Products chief executive David Cormack says the forestry business wants to be part...

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You can have both farms and trees, Wenita boss says

Wenita Forest Products is keen to see more domestic processing options developed in the South.

Albert Town properties rocket in value

Asking prices for properties in Albert Town, near Wānaka, have lifted 225% over the...

Albert Town properties rocket in value

"If you bought in Albert Town a decade ago, you've basically won the property lotto."

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Wind event cleanup to last until mid-2026

Longtime logging contractor Lawson Roxburgh is grateful for experienced crews working in the...

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Wind event cleanup to last until mid-2026

The storm in the South on October 23 caused havoc in forests as winds flattened trees and snapped others off. Business and rural editor Sally Rae pays a visit to Wenita Forest...

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Six months to complete liquidation

An aerial shot of Mosgiel. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Six months to complete liquidation

Liquidation of a former Mosgiel-based residential building firm is expected to be completed within the next six months, the latest report says.

Aussie energy giant boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The head of Australia's largest oil and gas company has quit to helm an even bigger fossil-fuel company, in a move analysts have speculated about for months.