Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the company's founder.

Founder Chris Ashenden has resigned amid a Newsroom investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines and reparations by his now-defunct firms. 

Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne says Ashenden's refusal to be interviewed set off journalistic 'alarm bells'.

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Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the company's founder.
Founder Chris Ashenden has resigned amid a Newsroom investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines and reparations by his now-defunct firms.&nbsp;
Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne says Ashenden's refusal to be interviewed set off journalistic 'alarm bells'.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Jonathan Milne: Newsroom Pro managing editor on AG1's founder resigning following criminal history investigation

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There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports.

The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports.
The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices improving after economic downturn

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It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts.

No matter who wins, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have policies that could have implications regarding the future of international business.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what the candidates could do for New Zealand's economic future.

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It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts.
No matter who wins, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have policies that could have implications regarding the future of international business.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what the candidates could do for New Zealand's economic future.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impact of the US election

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has launched a bid to establish a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Brazil's Sao Paulo.

He believes this could boost trade between New Zealand and Brazil by up to $1.5 billion a year.

NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon says this is a good idea - and could open up new opportunities for New Zealand.

"Given the mayhem which is happening in the United States at the moment and their incoherent economic policies - we've got to be innovative." 

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has launched a bid to establish a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Brazil's Sao Paulo.
He believes this could boost trade between New Zealand and Brazil by up to $1.5 billion a year.
NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon says this is a good idea - and could open up new opportunities for New Zealand.
"Given the mayhem which is happening in the United States at the moment and their incoherent economic policies - we've got to be innovative."&nbsp;
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Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on mayor Wayne Brown's push for direct flights to Sao Paulo

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Jonathan Milne: Newsroom Pro managing editor on AG1's founder resigning following criminal history investigation

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