A new 3.3 million cubic metre reservoir south of Dargaville is set to shift land into higher-value horticulture and firm up local water security.
Wall Street's broadest stock index is just one session short of its 3452-day record set in March 2000.
Big questions remain over the telco's risky dive into sports. UPDATED
Graeme Hart has topped the NBR Rich List again this year.
The Coalition government has scrapped National's Primary Growth Partnership fund and created a new one with reduced funding.
A net loss of 2200 Kiwis over the year reflects the number moving to Australia.
The electricity gentailer also benefited from rising wholesale prices.
Profit after tax $8.2m on sales of $177m.
Odds are increasing for a cut in the official cash rate.
Huljich family dispute continues.