AgribusinessFalling dollar and end of drought boost farmer optimism - surveyThe sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar and a swift end to last summer's drought has significantly improved the outlook for farmers, says Rabobank.15 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ riding China's big dipperChina's so-called "economic miracle" has hit some speed wobbles, but a top NZ economist says this country should be insulated from any direct impact.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: All eyes on powder profitsWhat happens to NZ if China's mothers decide breast is best?11 Jul 09:30 PM
AgribusinessBusinesses stay upbeat on prospectsBusiness remains upbeat in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly business opinion poll.09 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessMood for change in the meat industryBehind-the-scenes moves are under way to restructure the New Zealand meat industry.09 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessKiwi dollar tipped to rise versus aussieThe kiwi is expected to appreciate further against the Australian after the cross rate hit a near five-year high this week.04 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWeaker dollar offsets commodities price dropA weaker exchange rate more than offset lower world prices for most of the country's export commodities last month.02 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessKiwi computer software pioneer diesDon Bowman, one of the pioneers of New Zealand's software industry, has died. He was 77.30 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSweeping infant formula probe unveiledThe Government has announced a plan aimed at strengthening and protecting the country's 'food assurance systems' to match rapid growth in infant formula exports.27 Jun 02:25 AM
AgribusinessNZ winemakers woo ChinaAffluent young Chinese women may be the future of New Zealand's wine industry.23 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessVino-flavoured popcorn a hitYou may have thought a glass of vino with your popcorn was the height of class at the cinema snack bar.23 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessExport confidence growingBusinesses are finding ways to deal with the stubbornly high dollar and most exporters are expecting profits to lift in the coming year, a survey says.17 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra ready to go on China formula tradeFonterra remains confident about its push into China's branded infant formula market, despite controversy in the Chinese media this year over New Zealand-made baby milk.16 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ not 'running fast enough' to keep up with China tradeNew Zealand's trade relationship with China is a victim of its own success and more work needs to be done, Trade Minister Tim Groser says.16 Jun 02:29 AM
AgribusinessCartel case: Air NZ price fixing "hurt consumers"Air New Zealand will pay more than $8 million in penalties for its role in air cargo price fixing, offending which a High Court judge says hurt consumers.13 Jun 06:34 AM
AgribusinessSky's the limit in farm technologyAn aerial robot armed with live-feed cameras that can monitor farms while the owner is at home enjoying a cup of tea is being tipped as a gadget that could get city-slickers back to the country.12 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessGlobal food in focus at FieldaysKiwi farmers' expertise could help solve the problem of how to feed the world's rapidly growing population in the years ahead, says the boss of agriculture show Fieldays.11 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessEnd in sight for Air NZ cartel caseThe end is in sight for the long and sometimes acrimonious legal battle between the Commerce Commission and Air New Zealand.07 Jun 01:50 AM
