Zespri has more than doubled its full-year net profit despite a challenging season for green varieties of kiwifruit.

Media companies Fairfax and NZME are appealing against the Commerce Commission’s decision to turn down their merger.

A local rocket company has made its first-ever launch, describing it as an “incredible day” for its small team.

Nearly 100 IT specialists from around the world are in Wellington this week looking at potential jobs in the capital’s technology sector.

The country’s biggest glass manufacturer, Metro Performance Glass, has made a slightly lower profit after one-off costs and a tax adjustment offset higher revenue.

Improved sales of higher priced fresh fish have helped to lift the first half profit of the country’s biggest listed fishing company Sanford.

A pay-out of $6.15/kg of milk solids this season will give farmers an extra $3.5bn compared to last season, says Fonterra.

Insurance company Tower has reported a smaller half year loss as it managed to cut costs but was hit by hefty claims from a string of natural disasters.

New Zealand has posted its largest monthly trade surplus in more than two years as exports and imports hit new highs for April.

Dairy farmers have received a boost today with cooperative Fonterra raising its forecast payout and giving an upbeat view of the next season.