AgribusinessTrade deficit $487m as exports, imports plungeThe value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.26 Nov 10:45 PM
AgribusinessI'm not colluding with foreign powers, says GibbsTurners & Growers chair Tony Gibbs has been accused of colluding with foreign powers and undermining our trade policy in his attempt to break up the kiwifruit exporter Zespri.24 Nov 03:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt plans to 'unlock' petroleum potentialExport earnings from New Zealand's petroleum sector could increase tenfold by 2025, says Gerry Brownlee.17 Nov 10:05 PM
AgribusinessBrits steaming over NZ-made cheddarBritish dairy farmers are upset that a lot of the lcheddar cheese sold in the UK was actually made in places like New Zealand.16 Nov 04:00 AM
AgribusinessFree-trade deal with Hong Kong announcedDeal follows unveiling of similar agreements with China, Malaysia and some Gulf states.13 Nov 02:15 AM
AgribusinessGroser paints picture of our trade futureThe Trade Minister says the world will be looking to countries like New Zealand in the future, because we have natural resources in abundance.04 Nov 12:00 AM
EconomyBig growth hopes could be dashed, says TreasuryEarly signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.02 Nov 03:30 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar outlook:</i> Kiwi may fall further amid rising risk aversionThe NZ dollar may keep falling this week as investors get jittery about the speed and strength of the global recovery .02 Nov 01:00 AM
AgribusinessKiwi growers get the pipThe kiwifruit growers' organisation is to review how its $500,000 annual funding is sourced.01 Nov 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceBlood and oil: Tragedy stains African moveDriving through Nairobi with blood pouring from a gunshot wound is not what Alan Mountfort visualised when he answered an ad to invest in an olive grove.30 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.30 Oct 03:00 PM
EconomyTourism loses top foreign earnings crownTourism has lost its title as the nation's biggest export earner, falling behind the dairy sector.28 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentMystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payoutA departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.28 Oct 01:30 AM
AgribusinessZespri set to reap benefits of dealNew Zealand's new Free Trade Agreement with Malaysia should be a flavour-booster for kiwifruit marketer Zespri.27 Oct 03:00 PM
EconomyPM: Trade deal big step for economyJohn Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the NZ economy.26 Oct 03:00 PM
EconomyChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandFactory puts pressure on to extend life of avocadosNew Zealand avocados could be sold in prepackaged halves or as guacamole that can be stored for as long as 60 days if a new company achieves its goals.20 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessVineyards target United StatesA group of top wineries is joining forces with NZ Trade and Enterprise to target the "ultra-premium" American wine market.18 Oct 03:00 PM
