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The $47 billion rural hangover
Think it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.

Loan one challenge too many
Janette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.

World dairy prices up again in Fonterra auction
World dairy prices have continued to surge in Fonterra's latest online global dairy auction, rising 7.2 per cent overnight.

Macro future for NZ microchip firm
A local firm has its eyes firmly fixed on the world security market...

Dairy boom helps trim trade deficit
New Zealand's trade deficit narrowed in November as demand from China increased prices of dairy and lumber exports.

November exports soar 19 per cent
Exports were up 19 per cent in November with the annual trade balance for that month a surplus of $1.3 billion - the first since 2001.

Australian floods boost market for NZ fruit, veges
Eastern Australia's sopping wet summer has set the scene for an "explosion" of imported New Zealand produce.

NZ-Hong Kong trade agreement in effect
The Closer Economic Partnership Agreement between NZ and Hong Kong came into force on Saturday, making cuts to remaining NZ tariffs.