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Trans-Tasman Resources considers options after consent quashed
By Rebecca Howard Aug. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Trans-Tasman Resources is disappointed the High Court quashed its marine consent for an offshore iron sands project and is considering its options. The appeals were lodged by seven conservation, fishing and iwi groups after the com...

Harts snap up Hansells for $15 million
By Paul McBeth Aug. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Billionaire Graeme Hart and his son Harry bought Hansells Food Group for $15 million in their creation of a new local food empire. Hansells' management started looking for a buyer in October last year and entered into a sale and purc...

Mercer loss widens on poor H&C performance; recent trading better
By Gavin Evans Aug. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Mercer Group says its two major operating divisions have good work flows and delivered an operating profit last month. The group’s Mercer Stainless business delivered operating earnings of $1.1 million in the year through June, while...