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Scientists see hope in race to save the banana
World

Scientists see hope in race to save the banana

Australian research into genetic modifications is starting to bear fruit. 

Alistair Field joins Fonterra board
News in Brief

Alistair Field joins Fonterra board

Australian mining and logistic executive Alistair Field will join Fonterra’s board as an independent director.He replaces Scott St John, who stepped down in March when he took over as chair of ANZ New Zealand.Field’s appointment will be ratified at the co-operative’s annual meeti...

Riley Kennedy 11 Oct 2024
‘Cash kawakawa’: Aotea skincare wants to grow with NZ flora
Retail

‘Cash kawakawa’: Aotea skincare wants to grow with NZ flora

Company founder Tama Toki has his eyes on the United States.

Gregor Thompson 11 Oct 2024
Fonterra steps up work on potential consumer business divestment
News in Brief

Fonterra steps up work on potential consumer business divestment

Last month Fonterra said it was still working towards a 12- to 18-month timeframe. 

Staff reporters 10 Oct 2024


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

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Riley was the New Zealand Shareholders Association emerging journalist of the year in 2022.  His journalism experience includes more than a year as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times. He has a diploma in journalism from Wintec. 

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