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'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impact

The US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.

'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariff

The United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.

'Once in a generation': NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed crop

US sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.

'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure news

A small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.

NZ Dairy Industry Awards open next week

Entries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.

‘The end of survival’: Synlait sells Pōkeno plant, cuts net loss to $39m

Loss-making plant at Pōkeno sold to America's Abbott for $307m.

China deal opens new doors for Kiwi strong wool

Wools of NZ partners with Anmao and renews ties with Saibosi and Yangxin Ruixin.

Dairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatility

NZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Farmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range

'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'

Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury files

Court hears of Talley's injury management and claim files being falsified ahead of audit.

'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fund

Wealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency.

Alliance Group urges shareholders to accept Dawn Meats investment

Farmers will vote on the $250m proposal, with results due on October 21.

New member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCR

Agribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.

Japan wants Canterbury's alternative green protein

Leaft Foods will ship its Rubisco protein isolate to Japan for food use.

Tumu’s 50‑year milestone: From Dannevirke timber yard to a Hawke’s Bay powerhouse

Hugh and Pam O'Sullivan opened the first timber yard in Dannevirke in 1975.

'Payout has definitely helped': Rural spending picks up in Taranaki

Shops in Stratford report locals buying higher-end appliances once more.