New Zealand's 4.4m cows are providing 26pc of our exports, and the money earned flows right through the economy to urban communities, according to new research.

Financially-troubled dairy farmer Allan Crafar has failed in his bid to have a notice to evict him from one his home farm thrown out.

Gearing down for the recession proves a wise decision...

Australian Ministers say the country has no choice but to accept they have lost the long-running bid to ban imports of New Zealand apples.

An Australian appeal to the WTO against a ruling it must accept our apple exports has failed.

NZ posted a smaller-than-expected trade deficit in October as the nation lifted exports, led by a surge in shipments of dairy and logs.

Tapware maker Methven says the slower than expected economic recovery has forced it to cut full year guidance.

The possibility of a credit rating downgrade for NZ reflects global concerns, and is 'more of a warning' says Finance Minister Bill English.