New Zealand posted a bigger than expected trade surplus in May as exports of logs, fruit jump.

WATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.

Horticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.

COMMENT: Why should commercial bottlers of water privately profit from this scarce public resource without paying?

COMMENT: If international consumers are prepared to pay for bottled water rather than a product such as milk, beer or juice, we should seize the chance.

New Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.

New Zealand export log prices advanced this month as a decline in the local currency made the country's shipments more competitive, offsetting a lift in shipping costs.

NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.

Export growth is on the cards for the Kiwi wine industry this year amid rising global demand, says rural lending specialist Rabobank.

Signals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.

A rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.

Cavalier Corporation has started consultation with its manufacturing staff in Christchurch and Whanganui in relation to a proposed consolidation of its carpet operations.

Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.

New Zealand's biggest export - dairy - continues to suffer from oversupply and soft demand but other parts of the primary sector are booming.

What does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?

Farmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.

Commodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.

Strengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.

COMMENT: The dollar is not coming to the rescue of struggling dairy farmers. It's coming to the rescue of retailers, motorists, gourmet food importers.

COMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?

New Zealand's merchant trade surplus reached $339 million in February.

COMMENT: Fonterra has made the right call by accelerating dividend payments instead of extending its dairy farmer shareholders loan package, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won an air cargo cartel appeal against Air New Zealand.

New Zealand could become a major exporter of gas to Asia, Energy and Resources minister Simon Bridges says.

World dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Futures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.

High Court rules 9700 emails detailing exports must be released by ministry.

Sharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.