AgribusinessRecord activity for Ports of AucklandPorts of Auckland has notched up its best two months and an analyst says it has seized container volume share back from Port of Tauranga.14 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBangladesh ferry deal defendedGovt defends decision to award $8m ferry contract to a Bangladesh firm14 Jan 02:55 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The world's watching you FonterraHerald business editor Liam Dann says the new Fonterra recall needs to be kept in perspective - but the world is watching the dairy giant much more closely now.13 Jan 09:45 PM
AgribusinessLogs to China drive export growthThe export of logs to China is driving an increase in the value of NZ's forestry products - now worth more than $4.5 billion a year.13 Jan 08:57 PM
BDBDAgribusinessIron sand exports could soar after shipping expansionNew Zealand's iron sand exports could soar to almost 10 million tonnes a year by 2016, as Australia's BlueScope Steel adds shipping capacity at its Taharoa site and Trans-Tasman Resources remains hopeful of approval for its offshore mining venture.29 Dec 11:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus as China tops trading partnersNew Zealand reported its first trade surplus for the month of November in 22 years as rising dairy exports into China made it the country's biggest trading partner.19 Dec 03:52 AM
AgribusinessSparkling year for NZ wine industryThe New Zealand wine industry has continued its turnaround in 2013, posting a record grape harvest and improved profitably for wineries.17 Dec 09:00 PM
AgribusinessConsumer confidence at four year highUnemployment is tipped to fall and wages rise as consumer confidence hits a four-year high.16 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessUK butter eaters lose taste for AnchorBritish shoppers have noticed that their favourite Anchor butter tastes different - with the explanation being it's no longer from New Zealand.15 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFed Farmers: Better food safety neededFederated Farmers says a report on Fonterra's botulism scare has highlighted the need for a stronger food safety regime.10 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionKevin Roberts: Rome wasn't built on apathyWe must first conquer our island syndrome and pull together if we are ever to win the world from the edge, writes Kevin Roberts.09 Dec 04:54 AM
AgribusinessChina demand lifts dairy pricesInternational dairy product prices are pushing sharply higher, driven by strong demand from China.04 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSofter dollar offsets commodities dropWorld prices for a basket of New Zealand's export commodities eased last month but a softer exchange rate more than compensated for the decline.03 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade run hotSurging dairy prices have pushed the terms of trade to a 40-year high.02 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade at 40-year highHigher dairy export prices have driven New Zealand's terms of trade to their highest point since 1973, Statistics NZ says.01 Dec 11:30 PM
AgribusinessLamb kill at 50-year lowThe 2013-14 export lamb kill will be the lowest in 50 years because of last summer's drought, but better prices should compensate for the lost volume.28 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTwo-child China a boon for baby milkThe loosening of China's one-child policy is expected to provide a boost for New Zealand infant formula exporters.24 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBotulism botch-up 'may cost jobs'New Zealand and Australian employees of infant formula manufacturer Nutricia could be the latest victims of Fonterra's botulism botch-up.20 Nov 04:06 AM
AgribusinessTrade talks take the heat off KeyMeat and green-lipped mussels had PM John Key back in more comfortable territory on a trade trip in Bangkok, after days of scrutiny of his reaction to Sri Lanka's human rights.18 Nov 04:30 PM
