More than 70 million people are expected to visit the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, many lining up for hours in searing heat. KATE CHAPMAN of NZPA looks at the expo, and what it could mean for New Zealand.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - The David and Goliath battle between a Paeroa businessman and international drinks giant Coca-Cola is heading to the High Court.

Wellington, Dec 11 NZPA - Green Party MP Sue Kedgley says soft drink giants' move to supply only diet and low sugar drinks to schools around New Zealand starting today is a PR ploy.

Wellington, Nov 20 NZPA - Fonterra is getting out of the business that was the cornerstone of New Zealand's multi-billion dairy industry -- the British butter market.

Wellington, July 13 NZPA - New Zealand supermarket shelves are filled with the brands owned by Japanese drinks giants Suntory Holdings Ltd and Kirin Holdings Co who are reported to be considering a merger.

Wellington, June 3 NZPA - Strong gains by market leaders Fletcher Building and Contact Energy helped jolt the New Zealand share market to life today.

Wellington, Feb 27 NZPA - The New Zealand share market had a fairly lacklustre day but managed a spurt higher ahead of the close.

Wellington, Feb 27 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket was flat in early trade, after equities in the United States ended lower. Among leading shares Contact Energy was down 5c to 565, and Fletcher Building down 1c, while Telecom gained 3c early to 244.

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - A solid start by Sky TV helped the New Zealand sharemarket to a small gain in early trading today, but within about 10 minutes of opening the market was flat.

Wellington, Dec 24 NZPA - Fonterra's Chilean dairy business Soprole has topped a corporate reputation survey of consumers. Soprole, 99.8 percent owned by Fonterra, has risen from seventh place since the survey was first taken in 2002.