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'Grocery behaviour is changing' – $437m going into new Foodstuffs distribution hubs
Christchurch, Māngere, Palmerston North: ambient, frozen, chilled-food distribution hubs.
How former Christchurch farmland became a $3b logistics hub
Apples are out. Clothing, butter, milk powder, cheese and milk are in: $3b hub is rising.
'Deeply upsetting': Samson Corp boss on trouble with builder
Samson replaces Vivian Construction as problems hit its Herne Bay project.
Vulcan Steel grows profit despite mixed market conditions
Vulcan Steel lifted net profit 22% to $18m on higher sales.
Vulcan tipped for solid profit growth as Roofing Industries gains
Roofing Industries is expected to deliver strong volume growth for Vulcan.
Skellerup's record $64.2m profit shrugs off tariffs and conflict
Revenue rose 10% to $390.1 million despite tariffs and sourcing challenges.
Constellation Brands NZ reports $31.5m loss as asset sale figure revealed
The company cut its net loss to $31.5m, despite a $22.1m impairment.
Fletcher Building keeps dividends suspended despite $228m profit
Revenue rose to $5.9b, while ebit swung from a loss to a $373m profit.
A2 Milk expects China label sales to recover in 2027
Revenue rose 12.4% to $1.97b despite fourth-quarter supply disruption.
Kiwis still don’t trust brands. Can AI save the relationship?
OPINION: 51% of customers are frustrated with their bank’s tech.
Major brewer reports $30m-plus loss on back of slow hospo recovery
The company blames weak demand in hospitality and rising costs for the big loss.
'Digital change': Fisher & Paykel cuts 44 jobs
The call centre will lose 31 staff, the biggest share of the redundancies.
TrailLite takes on European rivals with new NZ-made motorhome
The business' revenue has nearly doubled over the last 10 years after a post-Covid boom.
Why this timber mill's latest innovation has grabbed the PM's interest
The 'untrained eye' might see wooden boxes, but the CEO says there's much more going on.
Iconic Kiwi coffee brands to disappear from shelves after 75 years
Production at the Dunedin site will conclude this week.
Liquidators unable to find director after $11m engineering firm collapse
Directors seek Steve Culham over alleged 'misappropriation' – but cannot find him.
'Emissions leakage': The hidden flaw driving NZ industry offshore
ANALYSIS: Govt handout follows rising costs under New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme.
Why the Govt backed a $60m lifeline for Fletcher's local cement manufacturing
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said the Golden Bay decision was not taken lightly.
Family wine firm snaps up eight labels in major local deal
Poulter’s purchase lifts its portfolio to 19 wine labels across key regions.
'Robust demand in US': Skellerup upgrades full-year profit outlook
Higher US demand and a weaker NZ dollar lifted fourth quarter earnings.
A2 Milk says China supply issues easing after tough fourth quarter
China label sales fell in the fourth quarter after supply shortages.
'Frustrated': Bremworth takeover canned as shareholder group pulls support
Shareholders holding 38% of Bremworth shares vowed to block the takeover.
'The collapse of an industry': NZ distillers fear impact of alcohol tax hike
DSA’s Jo James says excise is now the largest expense for every bottle produced.
Just 54c left: Former Hansells firm’s creditors face $6.4m loss
Walter & Wild bought Hansells’ assets for $6.08m after forcing receivership.
'Challenging year': Rayglass forecasts turnaround after $3.2m loss
Rayglass posted a $3.24m loss in 2025, widening from $1.31m the year before.