Synlait operations withstand earthquake shocks 8 Sep 2010, 1:03 am

Synlait Milk, the dairy processing operations of the Synlait group, remain fully operational after Saturday’s large earthquake and subsequent after-shocks.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Vodafone Red Alert TXT Donate 8 Sep 2010, 12:59 am

Following on from Saturday’s devastating earthquake in Canterbury, Vodafone is partnering with The New Zealand Red Cross to provide essential support for those who need it most at this critical time.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Vosne Romanee Named Horse of the Year 8 Sep 2010, 12:35 am

The stars of the turf were recognised on both sides of the Tasman at the weekend with glamorous Horse of the Year Awards held in Auckland and Melbourne to honour the past season's top achievers.

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Dining room chatter changes Regal salmon servings 8 Sep 2010, 12:32 am

Marlborough poster child Regal King Salmon has won another award - this time it’s for the research project behind the way salmon is presented to shoppers.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Earthquake rebuild will happen - but it may not be quick 8 Sep 2010, 12:15 am

Saturday's Christchurch earthquake may provide a kick-start for a depressed construction sector, but it will be months or even years before homeowners see the results.Industry leaders spoken to said they were confident they had...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business |

Finalists in 2010 NZ International Business Awards 8 Sep 2010, 12:11 am

Twenty-five companies and five business leaders are finalists in the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Wairarapa Sharemilkers Lap Up Awards Experience 8 Sep 2010, 12:09 am

The good news coming out of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards helps to dispel some of the negative perceptions urban people have about dairy farming, says Wairarapa sharemilker Bryce Baron.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Fresh raw natural dog food company in for award 8 Sep 2010, 12:02 am

New Zealand’s fastest growing dog food company is in line for a major business award in Christchurch this month but the September 4 earthquake had put the awards night on hold.

Source: Scoop NZ - Business |

Brewer leaves calling for town centre strategy 8 Sep 2010, 12:01 am

“It remains completely unclear what governing body will drive Auckland’s town centres and even if there’ll be a single strategy to ensure the health and wealth of the region’s 40 town centres,” says Cameron Brewer, departing chief executive ...

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PM: Consents for rebuild may be given retrospectively 8 Sep 2010, 12:00 am

The Government may rush legislation through to enable rebuilding work to be carried out in the wake of Canterbury's earthquake, with building consents given in retrospect.Prime Minister John Key, who took a tour of the damage...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business |

China-owned firm suspends farm buy-up in NZ except Crafar farms 7 Sep 2010, 11:53 pm

China-owned Natural Dairy, hoping to buy 16 Crafar farms, hasfor now suspended plans to spend up to $1.5 billion setting up adairy business in New Zealand

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The National Bank announces rural support 7 Sep 2010, 11:51 pm

The National Bank has introduced a package of support for rural customers affected by the earthquake in Canterbury, Managing Director, Rural, Charlie Graham said today.

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New York Mosque Opposition Damages America: Roger Lowenstein 8 Sep 2010, 1:20 am

A New York Times poll reports that two thirds of New Yorkers want an Islamic study center and mosque, planned for a site two blocks from Ground Zero, to be moved. Since the same poll suggests that many New Yorkers support the center if built elsewhere, the results will be seen by many as a healthy sign of balance and compromise.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Metal Benders Bought a One-Ticket Out of U.S.: Caroline Baum 8 Sep 2010, 1:20 am

In recent decades, U.S. presidents, especially those confronted with a lousy economy and looming election, have used Labor Day to talk about restoring American manufacturing to its former glory.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Payroll Tax Doubles in This Republican Dream Plan: Amity Shlaes 8 Sep 2010, 1:16 am

How to get it back. That’s what Republicans are wondering regarding citizens’ trust as they bask in the possibility of gaining control of both the House and Senate in the November elections.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Subprime 2.0 Is Coming Soon to a Suburb Near You: Edward Pinto 8 Sep 2010, 1:15 am

On the second anniversary of the bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it’s now obvious that weak lending standards, serving the political interest of affordable housing for all, were the main reason for the nation’s mortgage meltdown.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Turner Prez Walker Jacobs Says Fellow Publishers Continue To Commoditize Their Ad Inventory 8 Sep 2010, 1:14 am

Walker Jacobs: I continue to be surprised at the rate so many other premium publishers are perpetuat

Source: Forbes.com: News |

Japanese Stocks Drop as Export Shares Decline on Yen’s Advance 8 Sep 2010, 1:13 am

Japanese stocks fell for a second day, led by automakers and electronic manufacturers, on increasing concern the yen’s advance against the euro and the dollar will hurt the nation’s export-led recovery.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

China Adds Japanese Bond Holdings in July, Extending Record 8 Sep 2010, 1:06 am

China bought more Japanese bonds than it sold for a seventh-straight month in July, heading for the biggest annual increase on record.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Asian Stocks Fall as Stronger Yen Fuels Japan Growth Concerns 8 Sep 2010, 1:04 am

Asian stocks fell, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index lower for a second straight day, on concern a stronger yen will hurt Japan’s economic growth.

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Review: Apple's iPod Updates 8 Sep 2010, 1:01 am

Despite the ascendancy of the iPhone and the iPad, Apple continues to tinker with the iconic iPod music-player family

Source: BusinessWeek.com -- Top News |

Be wary of Web scams about flood in Pakistan 8 Sep 2010, 12:13 am

Big disaster can bring out out the cons.

Source: Forbes.com: News |