Whittaker’s to increase chocolate prices as ingredient costs rise

Petition to save Chateau Tongariro to be presented at Parliament

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.

Milk, cheese, and butter once again drive increase in food prices

Food prices increased 5% in the 12 months to August, the same increase as the 12 months to July.

Commerce Commission overhaul aims to stop 'creeping acquisitions'

The Commerce Commission would be restructured with stronger tools to seek a High Court injunction to require companies to comply with the Commerce Act.

Multiple Hawke's Bay peach growers cut loose as Wattie's scales back

Some growers have partly blamed the move on foreign competitors, who entered the market following Cyclone Gabrielle.