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Rebecca Howard: Why Fonterra is vulnerable to coronavirus

Fonterra recognises a sustained drop in consumption would impact sales

Government keeps close eye on trade amid coronavirus

Logs piled up, crayfish returned to sea and small tourism businesses under pressure.

More than 100 jobs to go at Carter Holt Harvey in Whangārei

Carter Holt Harvey decides to close its Whangārei sawmill that employs 111 people

No hasty solutions for African swine fever

ASF is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease affecting both domestic and wild pigs.

Controversial pesticide off the market in US

The announcement marks a victory for public health and environmental advocates.

Multimillion-dollar Zespri claim pulled

Kiwifruit exporter looking at how to recover significant costs.

Live NZ crayfish to be returned to the sea after China exports halted

Prices fall to around $80 per kilogram.

Coronavirus: Ewe prices plummet amid pressure on cold storage space

"It is what it is." Farmer remains pragmatic about ewe prices.

Alliance Group takes 10% stake in India trader, QualityNZ

Alliance Group has taken a stake in India trading specialised, QualityNZ.

Appeal lodged against decision to let Te Mata Mushrooms quadruple production

The consents would allow the company to produce 100 tonnes of mushrooms a week.

No ordinary subdivision: $720k just for the section

The third stage of the Remarkables View subdivision is currently for sale.

Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss

The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.

Rogue landlords fined $124,000 for flouting insulation law

Landlords have been shifting the cost of cold houses on to taxpayers, health expert says.

Fonterra's Australian milk collection slumps

Fonterra's Australian milk collection has slumped by 16 per cent so far this season.

NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak

NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.

The fake-meat marketing lies exposed

Beyond the hype, fake meat has some bare bones.