Wellington, Aug 25 NZPA- New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart has run into a glitch in his United States takeover of Pactiv Corp, the maker of Hefty bags.

Wellington, May 27 NZPA - The big Evergreen Packaging company owned by New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart will today announce it is investing more that $US50 million ($NZ75.1m) to upgrade its Pine Bluff mill in Arkansas.

Wellington, March 11 NZPA - New Zealand businessman Graeme Hart ranks 144th in Forbes' annual list of billionaires with an estimated net worth of $US5.3 billion ($NZ7.56 billion). Forbes describes Mr Hart as a self-made businessman who made his money from investments.

Wellington, Feb 4 NZPA - New Zealand's richest man, Graeme Hart, is not commenting on reports he is considering selling part or all of the global packaging business he has built up.

Wellington, July 24 NZPA - The value of the National Business Review's 2009 Rich List, published today, fell by nearly $6 billion from last year. This year's list of 155 entrants had a combined wealth of $38.7b, down from $44.4b in 2008.

By Pam Graham of NZPA Wellington, June 19 NZPA - A tilt at Australian rail and port operator Asciano by New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart is being seen as cheeky.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart has scorched up the rankings of the world's billionaires, according to Forbes Magazine.

Wellington, Jan 12 NZPA - A paper mill in the United States owned by Graeme Hart's Rank Group is temporarily shutting down one of its machines.

by Pam Graham of NZPA Wellington, Sept 5 NZPA - Andrew Harmos became sure about the importance of New Zealand having its own stock exchange while advising the Australian stock exchange on a takeover of its New Zealand rival.