New Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Manufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.

NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.

This lack of certainty over Brexit presents risks for NZ's agricultural exporters, as well as opportunities for our much-vaunted trade negotiators.

New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.

Ministry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.

New Zealand export log prices slid to an eight-month low in August as a stronger local currency and higher shipping rates dented returns.

COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.

China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.

Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.

Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.

World dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.

New Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.

COMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.

Kiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109

New Zealand fruit exports have been the shining star of commodities over the past year.

Export opportunities exist well beyond the most obvious places.

The Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market

John Key says China has given no sign that it has concerns with New Zealand, let alone threatened to retaliate against Kiwi exporters.

The biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.

News that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.

Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.

Tauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.

Northland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.

A UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.

Shipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.

Business optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.

Dairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.

New Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.