Northland sheep and beef farmers Kevin and Annette Boyd were among a group of 20 farmers who attended a week-long educational beef tour in Queensland last month organised by agricultural banking specialist Rabobank.

The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts expects a slight downward revision to the growth outlook for the next few years.

By Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking

Congratulations to Zoe Marychurch from Bell Hill who won the Bayer South Island Regional Young Viticulturist of the Year competition on Friday 15th June.

After dealing with numerous medical events and first aid situations at his workplace in a Dunedin supermarket, Operations Manager Tony Watts saw a need for privacy and shelter for patients during medical emergencies.

Recently named startup company of the year; Banqer has been recognized as being among the top global companies making a positive difference in the world.

Information and communication technology supply survey: 2017

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IAG New Zealand has become the first general insurer in Aotearoa to be certified with the Rainbow Tick.

The Rainbow Tick is a programme designed to ensure an organisation is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.

" Broadcasters should deal fairly with any person or organisation taking part or referred to in any broadcast."

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner today released a report that reveals plans to update the Credit Reporting Privacy Code to require credit reporters to give individuals access to credit reports more quickly than current law requires.