Combined business paves way for AIA to achieve its vision to make New Zealand one of the healthiest and most protected nations in the world.

Synlait (NZX: SML; ASX: SM1) and The a2 Milk Company™ (NZX: ATM; ASX: A2M) have today announced a significant extension to their long-term infant formula supply agreement.

A better system for funding local government is essential for our economic future, says BusinessNZ.

The Energy Management Association of New Zealand today announced it has a new Chair.

Food processing and stainless steel equipment manufacturing company Mercer Group has refinanced a Bank of New Zealand loan through until September next year.

Ensuring that employment practices are free from gender bias, that pay rates are transparent and that the role of unpaid work is finally recognised, are among new Principles launched today to help workers and employers eliminate the gender pay gap in the state sector.

The NZ Super Fund has invested in international fresh fruit and vegetable grower and marketer NZ Gourmet (www.nzgourmet.net), taking a 27% stake in the company for an undisclosed price.

Listed cannabis company Creso Pharma is set to launch its chronic pain product into the New Zealand market after signing an agreement with a key distributor.

Steel & Tube Holdings said it has obtained a waiver from its banks after writedowns and impairments put it in breach of at least one lending covenant

The New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) together with building supply merchant Carters, has launched a series of skills training workshops for construction managers, those managing commercial building sites and larger residential projects.