The struggles many red meat farmers have faced this year appear likely to continue heading into 2017, according to a new Rabobank report.

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A company, which has designed a hair conditioning system which uses freezing temperatures rather than heat, is seeking up to $1.5 million from equity crowdfunders.

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Abano Healthcare’s second-largest shareholder, Fisher Funds, says the company is “a rare New Zealand business” with both a strong track record of creating value for shareholders and with a long growth runway ahead.

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The political upheaval signalled by John Key’s resignation as prime minister sent a shudder through the share prices of the listed retirement village operators.

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Footwear entrepreneur and former All Whites soccer star Tim Brown has just completed raising nearly $US10 million in venture capital.

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Incoming Prime Minister Bill English isn't even formally adopted by his caucus yet, let alone sworn in, but the line of attack from opposition parties is getting a workout.

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After many years of trying, Villa Maria has joined a handful of other wineries in making a super-premium red that sells for $150 a bottle.

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Tim Hunter takes a look at Arria's "scary features"

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Leadership guru Warren Bennis declared, “leadership is like beauty: hard to define but you know it when you see it.” When you see Prime Minister John Key, you see a leader.

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Gone-by-Monday Prime Minister John Key shrewdly picked a retirement date amenable for collecting one of those New Year’s honour knighthoods he personally reinstated.

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