AgribusinessAussies give up apple fight after WTO rulingAustralian Ministers say the country has no choice but to accept they have lost the long-running bid to ban imports of New Zealand apples.29 Nov 10:00 PM
AgribusinessAustralia loses WTO apple appealAn Australian appeal to the WTO against a ruling it must accept our apple exports has failed. 29 Nov 06:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit smaller than expectedNZ posted a smaller-than-expected trade deficit in October as the nation lifted exports, led by a surge in shipments of dairy and logs.28 Nov 10:43 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMethven cuts guidance, earnings growth to stallTapware maker Methven says the slower than expected economic recovery has forced it to cut full year guidance.28 Nov 09:15 PM
AgribusinessCredit rating threat 'more of a warning' - EnglishThe possibility of a credit rating downgrade for NZ reflects global concerns, and is 'more of a warning' says Finance Minister Bill English.22 Nov 07:45 PM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecovery progressing 'very slowly', Bollard saysNZ's economic recovery is progressing 'very slowly' and 'could yet be a prolonged process,' the Governor of the Reserve Bank says.18 Nov 09:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra: Keep farms in Kiwi handsNZ cannot afford to lose control of its land, says Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden. 18 Nov 04:30 PM