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Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space
Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.
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Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time
A woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.
Trev Terry Marine receivership: Two major banks among creditors owed $16.6m
The family-owned boat company collapsed under excessive debt, receivers say.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Bioluminescent dolphins and a sprint finish: Waka returns to bay with talented rangatahi in tow
After a weeks-long journey, Hawke's Bay's prized waka hourua has returned home.
Ardern's wedding and basking in big events - how Flagship Events company battled past Covid
Hawke's Bay-based company coming to the end of another busy summer season.
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
Trev Terry Marine boat business trades on in receivership
Potential buyers are showing interest in Trev Terry Marine
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss
Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.
Rocket Lab successfully launches ‘world-first’ space junk mission for Japanese firm
Satellite launched from Mahia a first step towards cleaning up space.
Buyers return to rising prices at Stortford Lodge
Store lamb prices lifted this week as buyers returned from a summer break.
Rocket Lab’s Electron issue costs millions, mystery US military contract revealed
Plus expenses almost double as NZ company builds bigger, reusable rocket.
Small yardings but steady market at Stortford Lodge
It was a busy week at Stortford Lodge with the additional ram and ewe fairs.
'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up
Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.
Mixed-quality offering at Stortford Lodge
Variable quality was on offer at Stortford Lodge this week.
Quality cattle attract strong demand at Stortford Lodge
There was a big yarding of cattle in tip-top condition but lambs were a tough sell.
Clothing factory workers blindsided by closure
Closing doors on clothing factory a real 'a real kick in the guts'.
Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas
Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
'Better together': The business run by a trio of brothers that employs 600 staff
They say it’s unwise to mix work with family. There are exceptions, of course.
Prices ease for lamb yarding of varying quality at Stortford Lodge
Yearling heifers a bright spot in the cattle offering.
What's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodge
The lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.
'We get less for the wool than what it costs to shear it'
There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.
Prices solid for quality store lambs at Stortford Lodge
Yearly steers also sold well this week.
Small cattle yarding sells well at Stortford Lodge
Small yarding of mostly Chatham Island cattle sold above expectations.
Reasonable prices at Dannevirke weaner bull sale
Sale did not reach the amazing prices of that a fortnight earlier.
Kiwi townhouse rental owner wins apology from global accommodation giant
A $182b online booking service says sorry after payment problems.
Patience bears fruit: Couple reopen cyclone-hit produce business
Springfield fruit and vege shop in rural Hastings is back in business.
Stortford Lodge: Big yardings as lamb, cattle prices ease
Lamb yarding of about 4000 head was mostly new-season lambs in good condition.